How to say "fund" in Japanese
- nounThe loanword for the financial sense of 'fund': a pool of money collected for investment, as in investment, pension, or hedge funds. It fits finance and business contexts.
- 基金ききんno-adjectiveA sum of money set aside for a specific purpose, often charitable or public, as in a relief or scholarship fund. It can also mean a foundation, the organization behind the money.
Use 「ファンド」 for funds as investment vehicles in finance, and 基金 for money accumulated for a specific purpose such as charity or public causes; 基金 can also mean a foundation.
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