English–Japanese

“account” in Japanese

Japanese

Also口座 (kōza)

Pronunciation

Romajikijutsu

Example

その本には旅の記述があります。so no hon ni wa tabi no ki jutsu ga a ri ma su

That book contains an account of the journey.

Illustration for 記述 (account)

How to say “account” in Japanese

“Account” in Japanese is 記述 (kijutsu).

Centers on putting facts, events, or ideas into words so that they can be conveyed as a coherent account or description.

Full entry for 記述: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 記述

会議の記述を読み返すと、当時の状況がよく分かります。kai gi no ki jutsu o yo mi kae su to tō ji no jō kyō ga yo ku wa ka ri ma su

When I reread the account of the meeting, I get a clear picture of the situation at the time.

Tips for using 記述

  • Unlike the financial sense of English account, 記述 (kijutsu) usually refers to a written account or description in formal or academic writing.

Other Japanese words for “account”

銀行で口座を作ります。gin kō de kō za o tsuku ri ma su

I open an account at a bank.

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