Japanese word

儲ける

Pronunciation

Romajimōkeru

Meaning

  • verbmake money

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.

Illustration for 儲ける (make money)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Describes bringing in money as profit through an activity, deal, or investment.

Common phrases

  • お金を儲けるo kane o mō ke ru

    make money

  • 商売で儲けるshō bai de mō ke ru

    make money in business

Similar words

稼ぐkasegu: To earn money through work, business, or another activity.
儲かるmōkaru: To be profitable and bring in more money than it costs.

Definition in Japanese

商売や投資などによって金銭的な利益を得る。shō bai ya tō shi na do ni yo tte kin sen teki na ri eki o u ru

Word origin

The native Japanese verb 儲ける (mōkeru) developed from 儲く (mōku), an older form meaning "to gain" or "to profit"; its money-making sense comes from this older use.

Usage tips

  • 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).

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