English–Japanese

“making money” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikanemōke

Example

金儲けは簡単ではありません。kane mō ke wa kan tan de wa a ri ma se n

Making money is not easy.

Illustration for 金儲け (making money)

How to say “making money” in Japanese

“Making money” in Japanese is 金儲け (kanemōke).

Describes turning effort or an activity into income or profit, rather than merely possessing money.

Full entry for 金儲け: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 金儲け

彼は趣味より金儲けを優先しています。kare wa shu mi yo ri kane mō ke o yū sen shi te i ma su

He prioritizes making money over his hobbies.

Tips for using 金儲け

  • In conversation, 金儲け (kanemōke) can describe either a business aim or a pursuit of profit, so the context determines whether it sounds neutral or critical.

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