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“budget” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyosan

Example

食費の予算を決めます。shoku hi no yo san o ki me ma su

I set a food budget.

Illustration for 予算 (budget)

How to say “budget” in Japanese

“Budget” in Japanese is 予算 (yosan).

Refers to money allocated beforehand for a specific use and considered when deciding how much to spend.

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

Example sentences with 予算

修理にかかる予算を先に確認しておきます。shū ri ni ka ka ru yo san o saki ni kaku nin shi te o ki ma su

I will check the budget for the repairs in advance.

Tips for using 予算

  • The expression 予算オーバー (yosan-ōbā, "over budget") describes spending that exceeds the amount planned for a purchase or activity.

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