English–Japanese
“depreciation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishōkyaku
Example
会社は設備を五年で償却します。kai sha wa setsu bi o go nen de shō kyaku shi ma su
The company depreciates the equipment over five years.
How to say “depreciation” in Japanese
“Depreciation” in Japanese is 償却 (shōkyaku).
Treats a cost as something recovered or absorbed gradually rather than recognized all at once.
Example sentences with 償却
毎年の償却額を帳簿に記録します。mai toshi no shō kyaku gaku o chō bo ni ki roku shi ma su
We record the annual depreciation amount in the books.
Tips for using 償却
- In Japanese accounting, 償却 (shōkyaku) can cover both depreciation of tangible assets and amortization of intangible assets, while English usually uses separate terms.