Japanese word

基金

Pronunciation

Romajikikin

Meaning

  • nounfund

Example

この基金は学生を支えます。ko no ki kin wa gaku sei o sasa e ma su

This fund supports students.

Illustration for 基金 (fund)

More examples

卒業生は奨学金の基金に寄付しました。sotsu gyō sei wa shō gaku kin no ki kin ni ki fu shi ma shi ta

The graduates donated to a scholarship fund.

Core concept

A fund gathers resources in advance so a particular activity or need can be supported.

Common phrases

  • 基金を設立するki kin o setsu ritsu su ru

    establish a fund

  • 基金を運用するki kin o un yō su ru

    manage a fund

  • 基金に寄付するki kin ni ki fu su ru

    donate to a fund

Similar words

資金shikin: Money available for a particular purpose or activity.
準備金junbikin: Money reserved to cover a future need or possible cost.

Definition in Japanese

特定の事業や目的に充てるために蓄えた金銭。toku tei no ji gyō ya moku teki ni a te ru ta me ni takuwa e ta kin sen

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 基金 (kikin) combines 基 (ki, "base") and 金 (kin, "money"), describing money set aside as a financial base for a specific purpose.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often hear foundation as an organization, whereas 基金 (kikin) usually refers to the money and 財団 (zaidan) refers to the organization.

Other meanings

  • foundationnoun

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