支出

• Reading: ししゅつ
• Romaji: shishutsu
• Kanji breakdown: 支 (shi) — support, pay; 出 (shutsu) — go out, emit
• Pronunciation: /ɕi.ɕɯ.tsɯ/

Meaning

Expenditure; expenses. Money paid out or spent.

A する verb (支出する — to expend/disburse). Used primarily in financial and business contexts. The opposite is 収入 (income). Common in budgets, accounting, and government finance discussions. More formal than 出費 (spending), which is used for personal expenses.

Examples

1. 今月の支出が予算を超えてしまった。 This month's expenditures exceeded the budget.
2. 会社の支出を減らすために会議が開かれた。 A meeting was held to reduce the company's expenses.
3. 毎月の支出を記録するアプリを使っている。 I use an app to track my monthly expenditures.

Usage Guide

Context: finance, business, government

Tone: professional

Origin & History

Compound of 支 (shi, to support/pay) and 出 (shutsu, to go out). Literally 'paying out,' describing money flowing outward.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional