増収

• Reading: ぞうしゅう
• Romaji: zōshū
• Kanji breakdown: 増 (zō) — increase; 収 (shū) — income, revenue, collect
• Pronunciation: /zoː.ɕɯː/

Meaning

Increased revenue; revenue growth. A rise in total sales or income compared to a prior period.

A top-line financial metric contrasting with 増益 (profit growth). The combination 増収増益 (revenue and profit both up) is the most positive earnings outcome; 増収減益 (revenue up but profit down) signals margin pressure. The opposite of 増収 is 減収 (genshu, decreased revenue). Used heavily in financial reporting and economic news.

Examples

1. 新規事業が軌道に乗り、今期は増収増益を達成する見通しだ。 With the new business gaining traction, the outlook is for both revenue growth and profit growth this term.
2. 訪日客の増加が観光業の増収に大きく貢献している。 The increase in visitors to Japan has greatly contributed to revenue growth in the tourism industry.
3. 増収ながらも利益率は低下しており、コスト管理が課題となっている。 Although revenue has increased, profit margins have declined, making cost management an ongoing challenge.

Usage Guide

Context: corporate reporting, finance, business news

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 増 (zo, increase) and 収 (shu, income/revenue). Part of the standard set of 増/減 + financial metric compounds used across business journalism.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Business