財産

• Reading: ざいさん
• Romaji: zaisan
• Kanji breakdown: 財 (zai) — wealth, property; 産 (san) — produce, give birth, assets
• Pronunciation: /dzai.saɴ/

Meaning

Property; fortune; assets. The total possessions and wealth owned by a person or organization.

A noun encompassing all forms of owned wealth, including real estate, money, and valuables. 財産 can be used in both legal and everyday contexts, from inheritance discussions to figurative uses like 人生の財産 (a treasure of one's life). Common collocations include 財産を守る (to protect assets) and 財産を残す (to leave behind a fortune).

Examples

1. 祖父は大きな財産を残して亡くなった。 My grandfather passed away leaving behind a large fortune.
2. 健康は何よりも大切な財産だ。 Health is the most valuable asset of all.
3. 財産を守るために保険に入った方がいい。 You should get insurance to protect your assets.

Usage Guide

Context: legal, finance, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 財 (wealth, property) and 産 (produce, give birth). The combination means produced or accumulated wealth.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal