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JLPT N110画 · 10 strokesradical 貝grade 5freq #494

property, money, wealth, assets

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ザイ
  • サイ
  • ゾク

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • たから

Mnemonic

Visualize a treasure chest overflowing with shiny coins and jewels, representing the wealth and assets (財) you accumulate.

About this kanji

The kanji 「財」 primarily means property, money, or wealth, making it essential when discussing financial matters. It is often used as a noun. You might encounter it in common compounds like 財界 (ざいかい), which means 'financial world,' or 財源 (ざいげん), meaning 'source of funds.' Another important term is 財産 (ざいさん), referring to 'property' or 'assets.' A useful note is that while this kanji commonly refers to wealth, it can also relate to the resources and funds needed for various activities, emphasizing its importance in both personal and public finance.

Example sentences

  • 彼は財産を築くために働いている。

    He is working to build his wealth.

Meanings across languages

English
property, money, wealth, assets
Tiếng Việt
tài sản, tiền, giàu có, tài sản
日本語
財産, お金, 富, 資産
한국어
재산, 돈, 부, 자산
中文
财产, 金钱, 财富, 资产
id
kepemilikan
th
ทรัพย์สิน
es
propiedad
fr
propriété
de
Eigentum
pt
propriedade

Common compounds

  • 財界ざいかいfinancial world, business circles
  • 財源ざいげんsource of funds, resources, finances
  • 財産ざいさんproperty, fortune, assets
  • 財政ざいせいpublic finance, financial affairs, financial situation
  • 財団ざいだんfoundation (institution), syndicate, group
  • 財務ざいむfinancial affairs
  • 文化財ぶんかざいcultural assets, cultural property
  • 財団法人ざいだんほうじんincorporated foundation, juridical foundation

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