Translation guide
How to express 'second account' in Japanese, typically referring to an additional online account, a secondary social media profile, or a sub-account in financial contexts.
A secondary or alternative account on social media, games, or online services, often used for privacy, anonymity, or different purposes.
The most common and natural way to say 'second account' in online contexts. 'サブ' (sub) + 'アカウント' (account). Widely understood.
サブアカウントでフォローしてもいいですか？
Is it okay if I follow you from my second account?
このアカウントはサブアカウントです。
This account is my second account.
Literally 'separate account'. Slightly more formal than サブアカウント, but still common. Emphasizes that it's a different account.
仕事用の別アカウントを作りました。
I made a separate account for work.
Literally 'back account' or 'hidden account'. Implies a secret or private account, often used for posting content one wouldn't share on a main account. Can carry a slightly negative or secretive nuance.
Use only when the account is intentionally hidden or secret. Not a neutral term for a second account.
裏アカウントで愚痴を書いている。
I'm venting on my secret account.
A second bank account, investment account, or financial account held by the same person or entity.
Formal term for 'second account' in banking. '第二' (second) + '口座' (account). Used in official documents and banking contexts.
第二口座を開設したいのですが。
I would like to open a second account.
Less formal than 第二口座, but still used in banking contexts. 'サブ' (sub) + '口座' (account).
貯蓄用にサブ口座を作りました。
I opened a sub-account for savings.
Simply means 'separate account'. Can be used in both formal and informal financial contexts.
給与振込用の別口座を指定してください。
Please designate a separate account for salary deposits.
A secondary account in bookkeeping, such as a sub-ledger or a second set of books.
Technical accounting term for a secondary account or sub-account. '二次' (secondary) + '勘定' (account). Used in professional accounting.
この取引は二次勘定に記録してください。
Please record this transaction in the secondary account.
サブアカウント is the most common and neutral term for a second online account. 別アカウント emphasizes that it's a separate account, often for a different purpose (e.g., work vs. personal). 裏アカウント implies secrecy and is used for hidden or private accounts, sometimes with a negative connotation.
サブアカウントでゲームをしています。
I play games on my second account.
別アカウントでログインしてください。
Please log in with a different account.
裏アカウントで本音を投稿している。
I post my true feelings on my secret account.