Japanese word

予算

Pronunciation

Romajiyosan

Meaning

  • nounbudget

Example

食費の予算を決めます。shoku hi no yo san o ki me ma su

I set a food budget.

Illustration for 予算 (budget)

More examples

修理にかかる予算を先に確認しておきます。shū ri ni ka ka ru yo san o saki ni kaku nin shi te o ki ma su

I will check the budget for the repairs in advance.

Core concept

Refers to money allocated beforehand for a specific use and considered when deciding how much to spend.

Common phrases

  • 予算を組むyo san o ku mu

    make a budget

  • 予算を立てるyo san o ta te ru

    draw up a budget

  • 予算を確保するyo san o kaku ho su ru

    secure a budget

  • 予算内に収めるyo san uchi ni osa me ru

    stay within the budget

  • 予算を超えるyo san o ko e ru

    exceed the budget

Similar words

費用hiyō: Money required for a service, activity, or purchase.
経費keihi: Money spent to carry out a business activity or task.
資金shikin: Money prepared or available for a specific purpose.

Definition in Japanese

特定の目的に使うため、あらかじめ計画しておく金額。toku tei no moku teki ni tsuka u ta me a ra ka ji me kei kaku shi te o ku kin gaku

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 予算 (yosan) combines 予 (yo, "beforehand") with 算 (san, "calculation"), linking prior planning with the calculation of an amount.

Usage tips

  • The expression 予算オーバー (yosan-ōbā, "over budget") describes spending that exceeds the amount planned for a purchase or activity.

Related words

  • 予算化yosankabudgetingnoun

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