Translation guide
The English word 'paymaster' refers to a person or entity that pays others, often in an official or controlling capacity. In Japanese, there is no single direct equivalent; the translation depends on context, such as a company payroll officer, a government disbursing officer, or a figurative 'one who holds the purse strings'.
To refer to a person whose job is to handle salary payments or official disbursements.
A general term for a person in charge of payroll or salary payments in a company or organization.
給与担当者に給与明細について問い合わせた。
I asked the paymaster about my pay slip.
A person in charge of payments more generally, not limited to payroll. Suitable for accounts payable roles.
支払担当者が請求書を処理する。
The paymaster processes the invoices.
Often used for a treasurer or accountant who handles money, including payments. Can be used in clubs or small organizations.
会計係が経費を精算した。
The paymaster settled the expenses.
A specific term for a paymaster in military or government contexts, especially in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces or historical settings.
主計官が隊員の給与を管理する。
The paymaster manages the soldiers' salaries.
To describe a person or organization that provides the money and thus has control or influence.
Literally 'fund provider'. Used for a person or entity that finances a project, campaign, etc., often implying influence.
彼はその政治団体の資金提供者だ。
He is the paymaster of that political group.
An idiomatic expression meaning 'the person who holds the purse strings'. Conveys control over spending.
彼女が家計の財布の紐を握っている。
She is the paymaster of the household finances.
An investor or financial backer, often in business contexts. Implies providing capital.
To refer to a historical role, such as in armies or large construction projects.
A descriptive term for a person in charge of distributing pay, suitable for historical or formal contexts.
給与支給係が兵士たちに給料を渡した。
The paymaster handed out wages to the soldiers.
A generic term for a pay clerk, usable in historical or bureaucratic settings.
支払い係が労働者に日当を支払った。
The paymaster paid the workers their daily wages.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all uses of 'paymaster'. Choose a term based on the specific context: payroll officer, funder, or historical role.
「ペイマスター」は一般的に通じない。
'Peimasutaa' (paymaster) is not generally understood.
The paymaster of the startup is a famous investor.