Japanese word

やりくり

Pronunciation

Romajiyarikuri

Meaning

  • noungetting by

Example

今月も何とかやりくりできました。kon getsu mo nan to ka ya ri ku ri de ki ma shi ta

I managed to get by this month too.

Illustration for やりくり (getting by)

More examples

限られた収入でやりくりしています。kagi ra re ta shū nyū de ya ri ku ri shi te i ma su

I am managing with a limited income.

Core concept

Refers to arranging scarce resources carefully so that everyday needs or plans can continue.

Common phrases

  • 家計のやりくりka kei no ya ri ku ri

    household budgeting

  • お金をやりくりするo kane o ya ri ku ri su ru

    manage money

Similar words

切り盛りkirimori: Handling money, supplies, or tasks efficiently so that a household or activity continues smoothly.
工面kumen: Making arrangements to secure money or other resources that are needed.
算段sandan: A plan for obtaining and arranging what is needed for a particular purpose.

Definition in Japanese

金銭や時間などをあれこれ工夫して、必要な事柄を成り立たせること。kin sen ya ji kan na do o a re ko re ku fū shi te hitsu yō na koto gara o na ri ta ta se ru ko to

Word origin

やりくり (yarikuri) is a native Japanese compound, traditionally written 遣り繰り (yarikuri), from 遣る (yaru, "to do or manage") and 繰る (kuru, "to work through").

Usage tips

  • The expression やりくり (yarikuri) can describe successful planning as well as coping with shortage, so it does not always imply financial difficulty.

Other meanings

  • managingnoun
  • making ends meetnoun

Related words

  • やりくりするyarikurisurumanageverb

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