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.
彼はチームにとって貴重な戦力です。
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.
その会社の資産は負債を上回っている。
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.
彼は会社にとって貴重な資産だ。
He is a valuable asset to the company.
語学力は大きな資産になる。
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.
彼の強みは交渉力だ。
His asset is his negotiation skills.
Means 'advantage' or 'merit'. Suitable when 'asset' refers to a beneficial feature or quality.
経験が彼の利点だ。
Experience is his asset.
Literally 'treasure'. Used metaphorically to describe someone or something as a precious asset, often in a more emotional or personal context.
君はうちの宝だよ。
You're an asset to our team (lit. treasure).
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.
会社の総資産は100億円だ。
The company's total assets are 10 billion yen.
彼は全資産を失った。
He lost all his assets.
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.
The accounting term for assets, as opposed to liabilities (負債).
資産と負債のバランスが重要だ。
The balance of assets and liabilities is important.
Literally 'assets section', used in the context of a balance sheet.
貸借対照表の資産の部を見てください。
Please look at the assets section of the balance sheet.
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.
彼の財産は主に不動産だ。
His assets are mainly real estate.
流動資産と固定資産を区別する。
Distinguish between current assets and fixed assets.
彼は莫大な財産を持っている。
He has enormous assets.
固定資産の減価償却を計算する。
Calculate depreciation of fixed assets.