English–Japanese
“in the red” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiakaji
Example
会社は三年連続で赤字です。kai sha wa san nen ren zoku de aka ji de su
The company has been in the red for three years in a row.
How to say “in the red” in Japanese
“In the red” in Japanese is 赤字 (akaji).
Describes a balance that falls below zero because costs exceed the money earned or received.
Example sentences with 赤字
市は予算の赤字を減らすため、支出を見直しました。shi wa yo san no aka ji o he ra su ta me shi shutsu o mi nao shi ma shi ta
The city reviewed its spending to reduce the budget deficit.
Tips for using 赤字
- Japanese speakers can call a budget 赤字 (akaji) when planned spending exceeds planned income, even before any money is actually lost.