Translation guide
The English word "budget" can refer to a financial plan, the amount of money available, or the act of allocating funds. In Japanese, different words and phrases are used depending on the context.
The most common meaning: a plan for spending money, or the amount of money set aside for a specific purpose.
The standard word for 'budget' in the sense of a financial plan or allocated funds. Used in business, government, and personal finance.
来年度の予算を立てる。
We will draw up the budget for next fiscal year.
予算が足りない。
The budget is insufficient.
Specifically refers to the amount of the budget. More formal and often used in official documents.
予算額は100万円です。
The budget amount is 1 million yen.
Refers to expenses or expenditure, often used in the context of a budget for a project or business trip.
出張の経費を抑える。
We keep the business trip expenses within budget.
Managing one's own money, often on a monthly basis.
Refers to household finances or family budget. Commonly used in personal finance contexts.
家計の見直しをする。
I'm reviewing my household budget.
家計簿をつける。
I keep a household account book.
Living expenses; the money needed for daily life. Often used when talking about budgeting for living costs.
Describing something as inexpensive or within a limited budget.
Means 'low-budget' and is used as an adjective. Common in contexts like filmmaking, events, or projects.
低予算の映画を制作する。
We produce a low-budget film.
Means 'bargain-priced' or 'very cheap'. Often used for travel, products, or services that fit a tight budget.
格安航空券を探す。
I look for budget airline tickets.
Means 'reasonable' or 'affordable'. Often used in marketing to suggest good value for money.
お手頃価格のホテル。
A budget-friendly hotel.
The act of planning how to spend money.
The most common way to say 'to budget' or 'to make a budget'.
毎月、予算を立ててから買い物に行く。
Every month, I budget before going shopping.
Similar to 予算を立てる, but often implies a more detailed or structured budgeting process, like for a project.
プロジェクトの予算を組む。
We budget for the project.
Means 'to manage to make ends meet' or 'to juggle finances'. Implies budgeting within constraints.
少ない収入でやりくりする。
I budget on a small income.
The loanword バジェット is sometimes used in business contexts, but it's not as common as 予算. Stick to 予算 for most situations.
予算会議
budget meeting
予算 is a general term for any budget (business, government, project). 家計 specifically refers to household finances or family budget.
予算内に収める必要がある。
We need to stay within budget.
予算が厳しい。
I'm on a tight budget.
生活費を節約する。
I cut down on living expenses.