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How to say "Dividend" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "dividend", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
配当
はいとう (haitou)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
剰余金の配当
じょうよきんのはいとう (jouyokinnnohaitou)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "dividend" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 配当 and 剰余金の配当.
In Japanese, 配当 (はいとう (haitou)) is typically associated with "dividend" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 剰余金の配当 (じょうよきんのはいとう (jouyokinnnohaitou)) maps to "Dividend of Surplus" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "dividend" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "配当"
私は配当に興味があります。
I am interested in dividend.
Bilingual Context for "剰余金の配当"
私は剰余金の配当に興味があります。
I am interested in Dividend of Surplus.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は ＿＿＿ に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in dividend.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "配当" fits here because it means "dividend" in the context of: "I am interested in dividend.". "剰余金の配当" represents "Dividend of Surplus".