earn in Japanese

earn in Japanese is 稼ぐ, 値する, 得る — earn means to receive money in return for work done.

earn in Japanese

稼ぐ

verb

Pronounced: kasegu

(transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).

値する

verb

Pronounced: ataisuru

(transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).

得る

verb

Pronounced: uru

(transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).

What does "earn" mean?

verb To receive money in return for work done.
"Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent."
verb To gain something, such as respect or a reputation, through effort or merit.
"With their hard work and dedication, they earned respect and a seat at the table."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

earn in a sentence

Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.
She earns a good salary as a software engineer.
With their hard work and dedication, they earned respect and a seat at the table.
He earned the team's trust after years of reliable work.

Similar words in Japanese

merit net

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "earn" in Japanese?

"earn" in Japanese is 稼ぐ, 値する, 得る. earn means: To receive money in return for work done.

How do you pronounce 稼ぐ?

"earn" in Japanese is 稼ぐ, pronounced "kasegu".

How do you use "earn" in a sentence?

Example: "She earns a good salary as a software engineer." In Japanese, "earn" is 稼ぐ, 値する, 得る.

Are there other ways to say "earn" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "earn": 稼ぐ, 値する, 得る.

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