Translation guide
In economics and finance, 'capital stock' refers to the total physical assets used in production or the total shares of a company. This guide helps learners express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
The total amount of physical assets like machinery, buildings, and infrastructure used for production.
The most common and direct translation in economics. Used in academic and business contexts.
Japan's capital stock is aging.
The total number of shares that a company is authorized to issue, representing ownership.
資本ストック (shihon sutokku) is used in macroeconomics for physical capital, while 資本金 (shihonkin) is used in corporate finance for share capital. Do not confuse the two.
Emphasizes the equipment and facilities aspect of capital stock. Often used in business and economic reports.
Companies are increasing investment in capital equipment.
Refers to the stated capital or legal capital of a company, which is the total amount of stock issued. Common in legal and business contexts.
The capital stock of this company is 1 billion yen.
Literally 'stock capital', used in finance and accounting to refer to the equity capital raised through shares.
An increase in capital stock is good news for shareholders.
Specifically 'authorized capital stock', the maximum amount of shares a company can issue as per its charter. Used in legal and corporate documents.
The upper limit of authorized capital stock is set in the articles of incorporation.
In economics, use 'shihon sutokku'; in accounting, use 'shihonkin'.