Translation guide
Money used to finance a political or advocacy campaign. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed as 選挙資金 (senkyo shikin) for election campaigns, or more broadly as 政治資金 (seiji shikin) for political funds. The term can also refer to funds for non-political campaigns (e.g., marketing, fundraising), where キャンペーン資金 (kyanpēn shikin) or 活動資金 (katsudō shikin) are used.
Money raised and spent to support a candidate or party in an election.
The standard term for funds used specifically for an election campaign. Commonly used in news and legal contexts.
彼は選挙資金を集めるためにイベントを開いた。
He held an event to raise campaign funds.
選挙資金の使途を公開する義務がある。
There is an obligation to disclose how campaign funds are used.
Broader term for political funds, which includes campaign funds but also general political activities. Often used in legal contexts like the Political Funds Control Act.
政治資金規正法に違反した。
He violated the Political Funds Control Act.
Refers to election expenses or campaign costs. Slightly more focused on the spending side rather than the fund itself.
選挙費用がかさみ、資金繰りに苦労した。
Campaign expenses piled up, and we struggled with financing.
Money used to support a promotional, advertising, or advocacy campaign, not necessarily electoral.
Direct loanword from English, used for marketing or awareness campaigns. Common in business contexts.
新製品のキャンペーン資金を確保した。
We secured funds for the new product campaign.
General term for activity funds, often used for advocacy groups, NGOs, or fundraising campaigns. Can imply ongoing operational funds.
環境保護団体の活動資金を募っている。
We are raising campaign funds for the environmental group.
The act or process of collecting money for a campaign.
General term for fundraising. Can be used for any type of campaign.
選挙のための資金集めに奔走した。
He worked frantically to raise campaign funds for the election.
Specifically refers to donation drives or fundraising activities, often for charitable or advocacy campaigns.
被災地支援の募金活動を行った。
We conducted a fundraising campaign for disaster relief.
選挙資金 is strictly for election campaigns, while 政治資金 covers all political activities, including day-to-day operations, policy research, and party activities. Use 選挙資金 when the context is clearly about an election.
The direct translation 「キャンペーンファンド」 is not natural in Japanese. Use the terms above depending on context.