1.
source of income; revenue source
The origin or means from which income or revenue is generated. Used for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
A compound of 収入 (income) + 源 (source/origin).
Common collocations
- 主な収入源: main income source
- 安定した収入源: stable income source
- 収入源を確保する: to secure an income source
- 収入源を多様化する: to diversify income sources
- 新しい収入源: new source of income
Usage
Used for individuals, businesses, and regions. In modern Japan, discussions about 副業 (side jobs) and 複数の収入源 (multiple income sources) have become increasingly common.
Similar words
- 財源: financial source (often for government/public funds)
- 収益: revenue, earnings