Translation guide
The person responsible for managing money in an organization. In Japanese, the title depends on the type of organization and formality.
The officer in charge of funds, as in a club, association, or company.
Most common term for treasurer in clubs, student councils, and informal organizations. Can also refer to the accounting department or the act of accounting.
He is the treasurer of the student council.
Literally 'person in charge of accounting'. Used for the role of treasurer in clubs or small groups, emphasizing the duty rather than the title.
We are looking for a treasurer.
Means 'person in charge of financial affairs'. Used in companies or formal organizations for a treasurer or finance officer.
She was hired as the treasurer.
The head of the treasury department in a government.
Minister of Finance; the cabinet member responsible for national finances. Equivalent to 'Secretary of the Treasury' in the US or 'Chancellor of the Exchequer' in the UK.
The new treasurer was appointed.
Literally 'national treasury chief'. Rarely used; may appear in historical or very formal contexts.
The treasurer announced the budget.
An officer in charge of funds in historical or traditional Japanese contexts.
A magistrate of finance in the Edo period. Not used in modern contexts.
The treasurer managed the shogunate's finances.
会計 is the most common and versatile term for treasurer in clubs and organizations. 会計係 emphasizes the role or duty, often used when assigning tasks. 財務担当 is more formal and used in business or official settings, implying broader financial responsibilities.
I was put in charge of the club's finances.
The treasurer reports every month.
Manage the budget as the treasurer.