Translation guide
The English term 'credit line' can refer to a financial borrowing limit, a line of text acknowledging the source or creator of content, or a line of text in a film or TV show listing the cast and crew. This guide helps learners express these distinct meanings naturally in Japanese.
A maximum amount of money that a bank or other lender agrees to lend to a borrower, which can be drawn upon as needed.
I got a credit line set up by the bank.
Since the credit line is insufficient, I applied for an additional one.
Specifically refers to a loan facility or lending limit. Often used in corporate finance contexts.
Our company has credit line agreements with several banks.
A direct loanword from English, commonly understood in financial circles. It can sound slightly technical or business-like.
We are considering revising the credit line.
A more formal and explicit term meaning 'borrowing limit amount'. Used in contracts or official documents.
The credit line is up to three times your annual income.
A line of text giving credit to the author, photographer, or source of a work, such as in a publication, image caption, or article.
The standard term for a credit line in media, publishing, and design. It refers to the act of displaying the creator's name or source.
Please include a credit line below the photo.
A credit line for images is mandatory in this article.
Means 'source attribution'. Used when citing data, quotes, or references, often in academic or formal writing.
A line of text in the opening or closing credits of a movie, TV show, or video, listing a person's name and role.
In the context of films and TV, 'credit' (or 'credits') is used as a loanword to refer to the list of cast and crew. 'Credit line' can be expressed simply as クレジット or クレジット表記.
My name was in the credit line during the end credits.
Specifically the cast list or introduction. A credit line for an actor would be part of this.
Do not translate 'credit line' word-for-word as 信用の線 or similar. It will not be understood. Always use the context-appropriate term above.
与信枠 is a broader term for any credit limit, including trade credit. 融資枠 specifically refers to a loan facility where funds are actually lent. In many business contexts they overlap, but 与信枠 is safer for general use.
Don't forget to include the credit line for the data.
Specifically a copyright notice or credit line indicating ownership. Often seen as '© [name]'.
I added a credit line (copyright notice) to the website footer.
He is credited as the director.
Refers to the scrolling list of crew members (staff roll) in film credits. A credit line for a crew member would appear here.
They forgot to include my name in the credit line.
His name appeared first in the credit line.