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Miseikyū Zaisan

/mi.sei.kjuː zaɪ.sɑːn/
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Assets that do not generate income or returns.

    "The company had a significant amount of miseikyū zaisan, which affected its overall profitability."
  2. 2

    Financial assets that are idle or not actively utilized.

    "Investors are often advised to minimize their miseikyū zaisan to enhance cash flow."

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The term 'miseikyū zaisan' originates from Japanese, where 'miseikyū' means 'non-performing' and 'zaisan' translates to 'assets'. This term is used in financial contexts to describe assets that are not generating income or returns, reflecting a shift in economic terminology in Japan during the late 20th century as financial markets evolved.

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