Translation guide
The English word 'finances' can refer to personal money management, the financial state of a person or organization, or the broader field of finance. This guide helps learners express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
Talking about one's own financial situation, budgeting, or handling of money in daily life.
Refers to household finances or family budget. Commonly used when discussing income, expenses, and savings of a household.
家計の見直しをしています。
I'm reviewing my household finances.
家計を助けるために節約しています。
I'm saving money to help with the household finances.
Means managing or making ends meet, often with limited resources. Implies careful budgeting and resourcefulness.
少ない収入でやりくりするのは大変です。
It's tough to manage finances on a small income.
Literally 'money management'. A straightforward way to talk about handling personal finances.
お金の管理が苦手です。
I'm not good at managing my finances.
Describing the overall financial health of a person, company, or organization.
Refers to financial affairs, especially of governments, organizations, or large entities. Can also be used for personal finances in formal contexts.
会社の財政は厳しい状況です。
The company's finances are in a tough situation.
国の財政が悪化しています。
The nation's finances are deteriorating.
A formal term for 'financial situation', often used in business or accounting contexts.
財務状況を報告してください。
Please report on the financial situation.
Referring to finance as an academic subject, profession, or industry.
The standard term for 'finance' in the sense of banking, investment, and monetary affairs.
彼は金融の仕事をしています。
He works in finance.
金融について勉強しています。
I'm studying finance.
Loanword from English, used in business or academic contexts, often for corporate finance.
家計 (かけい) is for household or personal finances. 財政 (ざいせい) is for organizational or governmental finances. 金融 (きんゆう) refers to the finance industry or monetary system.
家計簿をつけています。
I keep a household account book.
財政赤字が問題です。
The fiscal deficit is a problem.
金融危機が起こった。
A financial crisis occurred.
ファイナンス is mainly used for corporate finance or academic contexts. For personal finances, use 家計 or お金の管理.
家計を立て直さないといけません。
I need to get my finances in order.
その会社の財政は健全です。
The company's finances are sound.
彼女は金融業界で働いています。
She works in finance.
Means 'economic condition' or 'financial state'. Used for both personal and broader contexts.
彼の経済状態は良くない。
His finances are not good.
Knowledge of finance is necessary.