English–Japanese
“earn” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikasegu
Example
アルバイトでお金を稼ぎます。a ru ba i to de o kane o kase gi ma su
I earn money from my part-time job.
How to say “earn” in Japanese
“Earn” in Japanese is 稼ぐ (kasegu).
Refers to obtaining money through work or another activity that produces income.
Example sentences with 稼ぐ
趣味を生かしてお金を稼いでいます。shu mi o i ka shi te o kane o kase i de i ma su
I earn money by making use of my hobby.
Tips for using 稼ぐ
- The phrase 時間を稼ぐ (jikan o kasegu) uses the same verb for buying extra time, showing how the idea of gaining something extends beyond money.