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  1. Zaibatsu - Wikipedia

    Zaibatsu (財閥; lit. ' asset clique ') is a Japanese term referring to industrial and financial vertically integrated business conglomerates in the Empire of Japan, whose influence and size allowed …

  2. Zaibatsu | Conglomerates, Family Firms, Monopolies | Britannica

    Zaibatsu, (Japanese: “wealthy clique”), any of the large capitalist enterprises of Japan before World War II, similar to cartels or trusts but usually organized around a single family.

  3. History - Zaibatsu | Japan Reference

    Aug 16, 2016 · Zaibatsu (財閥, literally "wealthy clique") refers to industrial and financial combines of a conglomerate type that dominated the Japanese economy between the Meiji Period (1868 …

  4. Zaibatsu- The Rise and Wartime Legacy of Japan's Industrial ...

    Aug 11, 2025 · This post introduces the zaibatsu: who they were, how they rose to dominance, and the shadow they cast over Japan’s wartime legacy. The word zaibatsu (財閥) translates to …

  5. ZAIBATSU Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Zaibatsu is a compound formed by the Japanese words zai, meaning "money" or "wealth," and batsu, meaning "clique" or "clan." The word refers to one of several large capitalist enterprises …

  6. Zaibatsu financial conglomerates and their leaders in the ...

    As for Fujita Zaibatsu, the founder FUJITA Denzaburo started manufacturing combat boots and also built his fortune as a military supplier. Afterwards, he built a fortune by dealing in war …

  7. Unveiling Japan's Zaibatsu: A Historical Overview

    Jun 19, 2025 · Delve into the world of Zaibatsu, Japan's powerful conglomerates that shaped the country's economy and industry during the Meiji and Taisho periods.