English–Japanese
“funds” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishikin
Example
旅行の資金を貯めています。ryo kō no shi kin o ta me te i ma su
I am saving funds for a trip.
How to say “funds” in Japanese
“Funds” in Japanese is 資金 (shikin).
Describes money reserved or prepared to support a specific aim.
Example sentences with 資金
新しい店を開くための資金が必要です。atara shi i mise o hira ku ta me no shi kin ga hitsu yō de su
We need funds to open a new store.
Tips for using 資金
- In everyday conversation, Japanese speakers often use お金 (okane) for ordinary money, while 資金 (shikin) sounds more formal and is common in business or planning contexts.