1.
source of funds; funding source
The origin or means by which money or capital is obtained for a particular purpose.
資金源を確保する。
To secure a funding source.
そのNPOは寄付を主な資金源としている。
That NPO relies on donations as its main source of funds.
警察は犯罪グループの資金源を断つための捜査を進めている。
The police are advancing their investigation to cut off the criminal group's funding source.
Frequently used in news and business contexts when discussing how organizations, projects, or even criminal operations obtain money. The word carries a neutral tone on its own but often appears in contexts involving accountability or investigation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 資金源を確保する — to secure funding
- 資金源を断つ — to cut off a funding source
- 主な資金源 — main source of funds
- 新しい資金源 — new funding source
- 不正な資金源 — illicit funding source
RELATED TERMS:
- 財源 — financial resources (often used for government budgets)
- 収入源 — source of income (for individuals or organizations)