Translation guide
The practice of recording financial transactions and maintaining accounts. In Japanese, the most common term is 簿記 (boki), but related words like 経理 (keiri) and 会計 (kaikei) are used in business contexts.
Referring to the practice or study of recording financial transactions, often as a subject or skill.
The standard term for bookkeeping as a subject or skill. Used in educational and professional contexts.
She has a bookkeeping qualification.
I'm studying bookkeeping.
Refers to accounting or financial management within a company. Often used for the department or the work itself.
I work in bookkeeping/accounting.
Broader term for accounting, but can overlap with bookkeeping in casual use. Also means 'bill' or 'check' at a restaurant.
You need bookkeeping/accounting knowledge.
Describing the ongoing process of recording transactions.
Referring to the section of a company or the person responsible for bookkeeping.
簿記 (boki) specifically refers to the technical skill of bookkeeping (double-entry, etc.). 経理 (keiri) is the practical work of managing accounts within a company. 会計 (kaikei) is the broadest term, covering accounting, finance, and even the bill at a restaurant. For 'bookkeeping' as a subject, use 簿記. For the job or department, 経理 is more common.
I passed the bookkeeping level 3 exam.
I have experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
We are looking for a bookkeeper.