Japanese Conversation · Level 69
75 words
Japanese word
資金
Pronunciation
Romajishikin
Meaning
- nounfunds
Example
旅行の資金を貯めています。ryo kō no shi kin o ta me te i ma su
I am saving funds for a trip.
More examples
新しい店を開くための資金が必要です。atara shi i mise o hira ku ta me no shi kin ga hitsu yō de su
We need funds to open a new store.
Core concept
Describes money reserved or prepared to support a specific aim.
Common phrases
資金が必要shi kin ga hitsu yō
need funds
資金を貯めるshi kin o ta me ru
save funds
資金を集めるshi kin o atsu me ru
raise funds
Similar words
お金okane: Money used in everyday life, including cash and money in an account.
Definition in Japanese
ある目的のために用意する金銭。a ru moku teki no ta me ni yō i su ru kin sen
Word origin
資金 (shikin) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 資 (shi, "resources") and 金 (kin, "money"), expressing money regarded as a usable resource.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, Japanese speakers often use お金 (okane) for ordinary money, while 資金 (shikin) sounds more formal and is common in business or planning contexts.
Other meanings
- capitalnoun