Translation guide
The English word "budget" can refer to a financial plan, the amount of money available, or the act of allocating funds. In Japanese, different words and phrases are used depending on the context.
The most common meaning: a plan for spending money, or the amount of money set aside for a specific purpose.
The standard word for 'budget' in the sense of a financial plan or allocated funds. Used in business, government, and personal finance.
We will draw up the budget for next fiscal year.
The budget is insufficient.
Specifically refers to the amount of the budget. More formal and often used in official documents.
The budget amount is 1 million yen.
Refers to expenses or expenditure, often used in the context of a budget for a project or business trip.
Managing one's own money, often on a monthly basis.
Describing something as inexpensive or within a limited budget.
Means 'low-budget' and is used as an adjective. Common in contexts like filmmaking, events, or projects.
We produce a low-budget film.
Means 'bargain-priced' or 'very cheap'. Often used for travel, products, or services that fit a tight budget.
Means 'reasonable' or 'affordable'. Often used in marketing to suggest good value for money.
A budget-friendly hotel.
The act of planning how to spend money.
The most common way to say 'to budget' or 'to make a budget'.
Every month, I budget before going shopping.
Similar to 予算を立てる, but often implies a more detailed or structured budgeting process, like for a project.
We budget for the project.
Means 'to manage to make ends meet' or 'to juggle finances'. Implies budgeting within constraints.
I budget on a small income.
The loanword バジェット is sometimes used in business contexts, but it's not as common as 予算. Stick to 予算 for most situations.
budget meeting
予算 is a general term for any budget (business, government, project). 家計 specifically refers to household finances or family budget.
We need to stay within budget.
I'm on a tight budget.
出張の経費を抑える。
We keep the business trip expenses within budget.
I keep a household account book.
I cut down on living expenses.
格安航空券を探す。
I look for budget airline tickets.