収入

• Reading: しゅうにゅう
• Romaji: shuunyuu
• Kanji breakdown: 収 (shuu) — collect, gather; 入 (nyuu) — enter, put in
• Pronunciation: /ɕɯː.ɲɯː/

Meaning

Income; earnings; revenue. Money received, especially on a regular basis, from work or investments.

A noun broader than 給料 (salary), as it includes all sources of income such as investments, side jobs, and pensions. The opposite is 支出 (shishutsu, expenditure). Often used in financial and economic contexts.

Examples

1. 毎月の収入はどのくらいですか。 How much is your monthly income?
2. 副業で収入を増やしたいです。 I want to increase my income with a side job.
3. 今年は去年より収入が少なかった。 This year's income was less than last year's.

Usage Guide

Context: finance, tax documents, life planning

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 収 (shuu, collect/gather) and 入 (nyuu, enter). Literally means that which is collected and comes in — i.e., incoming funds.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal