English–Japanese
“make money” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimōkeru
Example
株でお金を儲けました。kabu de o kane o mō ke ma shi ta
I made money in stocks.
How to say “make money” in Japanese
“Make money” in Japanese is 儲ける (mōkeru).
Describes bringing in money as profit through an activity, deal, or investment.
Example sentences with 儲ける
この店は観光客が多いので、毎月かなり儲けています。ko no mise wa kan kō kyaku ga ō i no de mai tsuki ka na ri mō ke te i ma su
Since this store gets many tourists, it makes a lot of money every month.
Tips for using 儲ける
- In everyday Japanese, 儲ける (mōkeru) often suggests profit from a deal or activity, while a regular salary is more naturally expressed as 給料をもらう (kyūryō o morau).