Translation guide
This guide covers how to express the concept of 'monetary' in Japanese, focusing on words and phrases related to money, currency, and financial matters.
Describing something as pertaining to money, financial systems, or currency in a general sense.
The most direct and common translation for 'monetary' when referring to financial aspects. Used in formal and neutral contexts.
金銭的な問題が発生した。
A monetary problem occurred.
金銭的支援を求める。
Seek monetary support.
Specifically refers to matters related to currency or coinage. More technical than 金銭的.
貨幣的な価値が変動する。
The monetary value fluctuates.
Used in legal or formal contexts to mean 'monetary' or 'pecuniary'. Often appears in contracts or official documents.
金銭上の損害を賠償する。
Compensate for monetary damages.
Referring to government or central bank actions regarding money supply, interest rates, etc.
The standard term for 'monetary policy'. Used in economic and political discussions.
日本銀行は金融政策を変更した。
The Bank of Japan changed its monetary policy.
Referring to the basic unit of currency of a country.
The standard term for 'monetary unit'. Used in financial and economic contexts.
円は日本の通貨単位です。
The yen is the monetary unit of Japan.
Expressing the value of something in terms of money.
Direct translation of 'monetary value'. Commonly used.
この絵には金銭的価値はない。
This painting has no monetary value.
Refers to the value of currency itself, often in economic contexts like inflation or exchange rates.
貨幣価値が下がると物価が上がる。
When the monetary value falls, prices rise.
金銭的 (きんせんてき) is the general term for 'monetary' in most everyday and business contexts. 貨幣的 (かへいてき) is more technical and specifically relates to currency or coinage, often used in economics.
The katakana word マネタリー is sometimes used in compound terms like マネタリーベース (monetary base), but it is not a general adjective. Using it alone to mean 'monetary' will sound unnatural. Stick to 金銭的 or context-specific terms.
Literally 'currency policy', sometimes used interchangeably with 金融政策 but can emphasize currency management specifically.
通貨政策の重要性が高まっている。
The importance of monetary policy is increasing.