In Japanese, the word for gamble is “gamble“ （ギャンブル） which is a direct loanword from English. It refers to the act of betting money or valuables on an uncertain outcome. 
Common Japanese terms related to gambling include “kake“ （賭け） meaning bet, “tobaku“ （賭博） meaning gambling/gambling games, and “pachinko“ （パチンコ） which is a popular mechanical game in Japan.
Gambling is generally restricted in Japan under the Criminal Code, with exceptions made for certain public sports like horse racing, bicycle racing, and lotteries which are regulated by the government. |
