Translation guide
This guide covers natural Japanese ways to express the concept of raising money, from formal fundraising to casual collection of funds.
To collect money for a specific purpose, such as charity, a project, or an event.
A general and neutral phrase meaning 'to raise funds'. Suitable for most contexts.
彼らは新しい病院のために資金を集めています。
They are raising money for a new hospital.
To gather money from individuals, often for a shared expense like a gift or party.
A straightforward way to say 'collect money'. Can be used in casual settings.
クラスでお金を集めて先生にプレゼントを買った。
We collected money in class and bought a present for the teacher.
To secure funding for a company or venture, often from investors.
The standard business term for 'raising funds' or 'procuring capital'.
会社は新規事業のために資金を調達した。
The company raised money for a new business.
資金 (shikin) is more formal and often refers to funds for a specific purpose, while お金 (okane) is the general word for money. Use 資金 for business or organized fundraising, and お金 for casual collections.
募金 (bokin) is the act of collecting donations, while 寄付 (kifu) is the act of donating. If you want to say 'donate money', use 寄付する.
Specifically refers to collecting donations or contributions, often for charity or disaster relief.
赤十字が募金を集めている。
The Red Cross is raising money.
A verb meaning 'to raise funds' or 'to collect donations'. Often used in formal or organized contexts.
被災地のために募金しています。
We are raising money for the disaster area.
A more formal term for 'fundraising', often used in business or organizational contexts.
スタートアップは資金調達をしています。
The startup is raising money.
A casual term for a collection of money among friends or colleagues, similar to 'chipping in'.
飲み会のためにカンパを集めよう。
Let's collect money for the drinking party.
Means 'to split the bill' or 'go Dutch'. Not exactly 'raise money', but used when collecting equal shares from participants.
食事代は割り勘にしましょう。
Let's split the cost of the meal.
Means 'to solicit investment'. Used when seeking investors.
ベンチャーキャピタルから出資を募っている。
We are raising money from venture capital.