Japanese word

所得

Pronunciation

Romajishotoku

Meaning

  • nounincome

Example

今年の所得は少ないです。kotoshi no sho toku wa suku na i de su

My income is low this year.

Illustration for 所得 (income)

More examples

アルバイトをすると、所得が増えることがあります。a ru ba i to o su ru to sho toku ga fu e ru ko to ga a ri ma su

Taking a part-time job can sometimes increase your income.

Core concept

Centers on the amount of money that comes to a person or household from work, business, or other sources.

Common phrases

  • 所得税sho toku zei

    income tax

  • 所得の差sho toku no sa

    income difference

Similar words

収入shūnyū: Money brought in through work, business, or other sources before costs and deductions are subtracted.
稼ぎkasegi: Money earned through work or another activity, often in a casual context.

Definition in Japanese

個人や法人が一定期間に得た収入や利益。ko jin ya hō jin ga it tei ki kan ni e ta shū nyū ya ri eki

Word origin

所得 (shotoku) combines 所 (sho, "that which") with 得 (toku, "obtain") to express what a person or group obtains.

Usage tips

  • 所得 (shotoku) frequently appears in official documents and financial news, making it useful for understanding written Japanese about personal finances.

Other meanings

  • earningsnoun

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