Japanese word

財務

Pronunciation

Romajizaimu

Meaning

  • nounfinancial affairs

Example

その会社は財務が安定しています。so no gai sha wa zai mu ga an tei shi te i ma su

The company's finances are stable.

Illustration for 財務 (financial affairs)

More examples

経営者は毎月、会社の財務を見直しています。kei ei sha wa mai tsuki gai sha no zai mu o mi nao shi te i ma su

The manager reviews the company's finances every month.

Core concept

Covers the practical handling of an organization's money, from funding to its use.

Common phrases

  • 財務を管理するzai mu o kan ri su ru

    manage financial affairs

  • 財務状況を確認するzai mu jō kyō o kaku nin su ru

    check the financial condition

  • 財務諸表を作成するzai mu sho hyō o saku sei su ru

    prepare financial statements

Similar words

経理keiri: The handling of an organization's accounts, payments, and other financial transactions.
会計kaikei: The recording and reporting of money received, spent, and owed.
財政zaisei: The management of money and financial resources by a government or organization.

Definition in Japanese

組織の収入や支出、資金の運用などに関わる事柄。so shiki no shū nyū ya shi shutsu shi kin no un yō na do ni kaka wa ru koto gara

Word origin

The compound 財務 (zaimu, "financial affairs") consists of 財 (zai, "wealth") and 務 (mu, "duty or work"), so it denotes duties involving wealth and funds.

Usage tips

  • News reports often use 財務 (zaimu) when discussing a company's ability to raise funds or manage debt, making it useful in business discussions.

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