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What does k.k. mean?
株式会社 (kabushiki kaisha, kabushiki gaisha), a type of business organization defined in Japanese law and roughly equivalent to a stock company.

How to pronounce k.k.

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “k.k.”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “k.k.”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “k.k.” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.