資産

• Reading: しさん
• Romaji: shisan
• Kanji breakdown: 資 (shi) — resources, capital; 産 (san) — produce, property
• Pronunciation: /ɕi.saɴ/

Meaning

Assets; property; fortune. Things of economic value owned by a person, company, or entity.

A noun used in finance, law, and daily life. Key collocations: 資産運用 (asset management/investment), 資産家 (wealthy person), 固定資産 (fixed assets), 資産価値 (asset value), 総資産 (total assets). Covers both tangible assets (real estate, equipment) and intangible assets (patents, brand value). On balance sheets, 資産 appears opposite 負債 (liabilities).

Examples

1. 将来のために資産運用を始めたいと考えている。 I'm thinking about starting to invest my assets for the future.
2. 不動産は長期的に見て安定した資産になりうる。 Real estate can be a stable asset from a long-term perspective.
3. 会社の総資産は前年比で15%増加した。 The company's total assets increased by 15% compared to the previous year.

Usage Guide

Context: finance, business, personal finance

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 資 (shi, resources/capital) + 産 (san, produce/property). Literally 'capital property' — wealth that can be counted and managed.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal