Translation guide
A secondary account refers to an additional or alternative account, often online. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with サブアカウント or 別アカウント, but the best choice depends on context.
To refer to a second or alternative account used alongside a main one, typically on social media, games, or other online platforms.
The most common and natural term for a secondary account in online contexts. It is a loanword from English and widely understood.
I logged in with my secondary account.
I created a secondary account.
Means 'separate account' or 'another account'. It is slightly more general than サブアカウント and can be used when the account is not necessarily subordinate.
Please register with a separate account.
A direct loan from 'second account'. Less common than サブアカウント but still understood, especially in gaming communities.
I'm playing on my second account.
To refer to a secondary bank account, accounting ledger, or business account that is not the primary one.
Literally 'second account', used in banking or formal financial contexts. It implies a numbered sequence of accounts.
I opened a secondary account.
A hybrid term combining 'sub' and the Japanese word for account. Used in banking apps or fintech contexts.
Means 'reserve account' or 'backup account'. Used when the account serves as a backup rather than a regularly used secondary one.
To refer to a secondary account as in a secondary story, report, or version of events.
The direct translation '二次的アカウント' is not natural Japanese. Use the terms above depending on context.
Set up automatic transfers to the secondary account.
I moved funds to the secondary account.
A secondary account was submitted.