Translation guide
The English word 'asset' covers several distinct meanings: a useful or valuable thing/person, property owned by a person or company, and in finance, items on a balance sheet. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression for each meaning.
He is a valuable asset to the team.
戦力 (senryoku) is often used for a person who is an asset in a team context.
The company's assets exceed its liabilities.
Describing something or someone that is useful, valuable, or an advantage.
The most direct translation for 'asset' in the sense of something valuable that one possesses. Can be used for both tangible and intangible assets, including people in a business context.
He is a valuable asset to the company.
Language skills can be a great asset.
Means 'strength' or 'strong point'. Often used when referring to a personal quality or skill that is an asset.
Means 'advantage' or 'merit'. Suitable when 'asset' refers to a beneficial feature or quality.
Literally 'treasure'. Used metaphorically to describe someone or something as a precious asset, often in a more emotional or personal context.
Referring to items of value owned by a person or company, especially in financial contexts.
The standard term for assets in accounting and finance. Can be used for both personal and corporate assets.
The company's total assets are 10 billion yen.
Refers to property, fortune, or estate. Often used for personal assets, including real estate and possessions.
Specifically 'fixed assets' in accounting (e.g., buildings, machinery).
Specifically referring to the assets side of a balance sheet in accounting.
資産 (shisan) is the general term for assets in both accounting and everyday language. 財産 (zaisan) emphasizes property and wealth, often used for personal estates. In business contexts, 資産 is more common.
His assets are mainly real estate.
Distinguish between current assets and fixed assets.
彼の強みは交渉力だ。
His asset is his negotiation skills.
経験が彼の利点だ。
Experience is his asset.
君はうちの宝だよ。
You're an asset to our team (lit. treasure).
He lost all his assets.
彼は莫大な財産を持っている。
He has enormous assets.
Calculate depreciation of fixed assets.
Please look at the assets section of the balance sheet.