Japanese word

稼ぐ

Pronunciation

Romajikasegu

Meaning

  • verbearn

Example

アルバイトでお金を稼ぎます。a ru ba i to de o kane o kase gi ma su

I earn money from my part-time job.

Illustration for 稼ぐ (earn)

More examples

趣味を生かしてお金を稼いでいます。shu mi o i ka shi te o kane o kase i de i ma su

I earn money by making use of my hobby.

Core concept

Refers to obtaining money through work or another activity that produces income.

Common phrases

  • お金を稼ぐo kane o kase gu

    earn money

  • 高収入を稼ぐkō shū nyū o kase gu

    earn a high income

  • 副業で稼ぐfuku gyō de kase gu

    earn money from a side job

Similar words

儲けるmōkeru: To make money or profit from work, business, trade, or investment.

Definition in Japanese

働いて金銭を得る。hatara i te kin sen o u ru

Word origin

稼ぐ (kasegu) is a native Japanese verb, but its exact historical formation is uncertain; the kanji spelling does not by itself establish the verb's origin.

Usage tips

  • The phrase 時間を稼ぐ (jikan o kasegu) uses the same verb for buying extra time, showing how the idea of gaining something extends beyond money.

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