Japanese · Work & Business
予算
yosan
Budget
Advancednoun
Definition
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period. Budget planning is a key part of Japanese fiscal management at both corporate and government levels.
Example
今月の予算をオーバーしてしまいました。
I ended up going over this month's budget.
Etymology
The word '予算' (yosan) consists of '予' (yo), meaning 'before' or 'in advance,' and '算' (san), meaning 'calculation.' It emerged with the development of financial planning practices in modern Japan.
How & Where It’s Used
'予算' is used in formal and business contexts, especially relating to finance and planning. It appears in both spoken and written formats widely understood in Japanese society.