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.
The head of the treasury department in a government.
An officer in charge of funds in historical or traditional Japanese contexts.
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.
サークルの会計を任された。
I was put in charge of the club's finances.
会計係は毎月報告する。
The treasurer reports every month.
彼は学生会の会計です。
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.
会計係を探しています。
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.
彼女は財務担当として採用された。
She was hired as the treasurer.
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.
新しい財務大臣が任命された。
The new treasurer was appointed.
Literally 'national treasury chief'. Rarely used; may appear in historical or very formal contexts.
国庫長が予算を発表した。
The treasurer announced the budget.
A magistrate of finance in the Edo period. Not used in modern contexts.
勘定奉行は幕府の財政を管理した。
The treasurer managed the shogunate's finances.
Manage the budget as the treasurer.
Manage the budget as the treasurer.