クラウドファンディング
くらうどふぁんでぃんぐ
noun
crowdfunding
1.
crowdfunding
A method of raising funds by collecting small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the internet.
クラウドファンディングで資金を集めた。
They raised funds through crowdfunding.
クラウドファンディングで目標金額を達成した。
We reached our funding goal through crowdfunding.
映画制作のためにクラウドファンディングを立ち上げた。
They launched a crowdfunding campaign for movie production.
クラウドファンディングで新商品を開発する。
They're developing a new product using crowdfunding.
ETYMOLOGY: From English "crowdfunding." Often abbreviated as クラファン in casual speech.
TYPES OF CROWDFUNDING:
- 購入型 - reward-based (receive products/services)
- 寄付型 - donation-based
- 融資型 - lending-based
- 投資型 - equity-based
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- クラウドファンディングを立ち上げる (to launch a crowdfunding campaign)
- クラウドファンディングで支援する (to support via crowdfunding)
- クラウドファンディングの目標金額 (crowdfunding goal amount)
- クラウドファンディングのリターン (crowdfunding rewards)
POPULAR PLATFORMS IN JAPAN:
- CAMPFIRE
- Makuake
- READYFOR
CULTURAL NOTE: Crowdfunding has become popular in Japan for creative projects, disaster relief, and small business ventures. The concept of gathering small contributions from many supporters resonates with traditional Japanese group-oriented values.