Translation guide
The English word 'finances' can refer to personal money management, the financial state of a person or organization, or the broader field of finance. This guide helps learners express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
Talking about one's own financial situation, budgeting, or handling of money in daily life.
Refers to household finances or family budget. Commonly used when discussing income, expenses, and savings of a household.
I'm reviewing my household finances.
I'm saving money to help with the household finances.
Means managing or making ends meet, often with limited resources. Implies careful budgeting and resourcefulness.
Literally 'money management'. A straightforward way to talk about handling personal finances.
I'm not good at managing my finances.
Describing the overall financial health of a person, company, or organization.
Refers to financial affairs, especially of governments, organizations, or large entities. Can also be used for personal finances in formal contexts.
The company's finances are in a tough situation.
A formal term for 'financial situation', often used in business or accounting contexts.
Please report on the financial situation.
Referring to finance as an academic subject, profession, or industry.
家計 (かけい) is for household or personal finances. 財政 (ざいせい) is for organizational or governmental finances. 金融 (きんゆう) refers to the finance industry or monetary system.
I keep a household account book.
The fiscal deficit is a problem.
A financial crisis occurred.
ファイナンス is mainly used for corporate finance or academic contexts. For personal finances, use 家計 or お金の管理.
I need to get my finances in order.
The company's finances are sound.
She works in finance.
少ない収入でやりくりするのは大変です。
It's tough to manage finances on a small income.
The nation's finances are deteriorating.
Means 'economic condition' or 'financial state'. Used for both personal and broader contexts.
His finances are not good.
I'm studying finance.
ファイナンスの知識が必要です。
Knowledge of finance is necessary.