Quick answer
資 is the kanji for "Funds". The most common reading is し (shi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Funds
Also : Assets · Capital · Data · Resources
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 資 represents 'ASSETS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of assets.
On-reading: し — remember this sound by associating it with assets.
Example Sentences
事業を拡大するに当たって、新たな資金調達の方法を検討しました。
じぎょうをかくだいするにあたって、あらたなしきんちょうたつのほうほうをけんとうしました。
In the process of expanding the business, we examined new methods of raising funds.
老後の生活に備えるために、若いうちから投資の勉強を始めることが重要です。
ろうごのせいかつにそなえるために、わかいうちからとうしのべんきょうをはじめることがじゅうようです。
It is important to start studying investment while young in order to prepare for life after retirement.
Vocabulary using 資
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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