Translation guide
The English word 'fund' can refer to a sum of money set aside for a purpose, the act of providing money, or an organization that manages investments. This guide covers how to express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
Referring to money set aside or collected for a particular use, such as a project, charity, or emergency.
General term for funds, capital, or money used for a specific purpose. Commonly used in business and everyday contexts.
新しいプロジェクトのための資金を集めています。
We are raising funds for a new project.
十分な資金がありません。
We don't have enough funds.
Often used for a formal fund, foundation, or endowment, such as a scholarship fund or relief fund.
災害救助基金に寄付しました。
I donated to the disaster relief fund.
Refers to a reserve fund or money set aside regularly, like a sinking fund. More technical or accounting-oriented.
毎月の積立金で旅行に行く。
I go on trips using my monthly savings fund.
The act of supplying money to support a project, organization, or activity.
Standard phrase meaning 'to provide funds'. Neutral and widely applicable.
政府がその研究に資金を提供した。
The government funded the research.
To invest or put up capital, often used in business contexts when funding a venture.
彼は新しい会社に出資した。
He funded a new company.
To finance or provide a loan. Used when funding is in the form of a loan.
銀行がその計画に融資した。
The bank funded the project.
Referring to a financial entity like a mutual fund or investment fund.
Loanword from English, commonly used for investment funds (e.g., mutual fund, hedge fund).
そのファンドは高い利回りを提供している。
The fund offers high returns.
Specifically a mutual fund or investment trust. More formal and precise than ファンド.
投資信託を購入しました。
I bought a mutual fund.