Translation guide
This guide covers natural Japanese ways to express the concept of raising money, from formal fundraising to casual collection of funds.
They are raising money for a new hospital.
Specifically refers to collecting donations or contributions, often for charity or disaster relief.
The Red Cross is raising money.
A verb meaning 'to raise funds' or 'to collect donations'. Often used in formal or organized contexts.
We are raising money for the disaster area.
A more formal term for 'fundraising', often used in business or organizational contexts.
The startup is raising money.
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.
We collected money in class and bought a present for the teacher.
A casual term for a collection of money among friends or colleagues, similar to 'chipping in'.
Means 'to split the bill' or 'go Dutch'. Not exactly 'raise money', but used when collecting equal shares from participants.
To secure funding for a company or venture, often from investors.
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.
Let's collect money for the drinking party.
Let's split the cost of the meal.
We are raising money from venture capital.