1.
assets; property; wealth
Valuable possessions or financial resources owned by a person, company, or organization. Used broadly in financial, legal, and everyday contexts.
資産を管理する。
To manage one's assets.
不動産は大きな資産になる。
Real estate can become a significant asset.
会社の総資産は年々増加している。
The company's total assets have been increasing year by year.
USAGE:
Used in both formal financial contexts and general conversation. Can refer to tangible assets (real estate, equipment) or intangible ones (stocks, intellectual property).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 資産運用 (asset management/investment)
- 資産価値 (asset value)
- 総資産 (total assets)
- 固定資産 (fixed assets)
- 資産家 (wealthy person)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 財産: personal property or estate (broader; includes inheritance)
- 財: wealth, riches (more literary)
Related Words
Synonym:
財産 (property, wealth (general))