income
Income refers to the money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments. It encompasses all forms of financial gain, including wages, salaries, rent, interest, and dividends, typically measured over a specific period.
例文
3 / 5Most of his monthly income goes toward paying the mortgage and daily expenses.
Most of his monthly earnings are spent on housing and living costs.
The non-profit organization is legally required to disclose all sources of annual income.
The charity must reveal where all its yearly money comes from.
I'm looking for a side hustle to bring in a bit more income this year.
I want an extra job to earn a bit more money this year.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the literal parts of the word: 'In-come'. It is the money that 'comes in' to your bank account.
クイックテスト
The family struggled to survive on a single ____ after the father lost his job.
正解!
正解は: income
例文
Most of his monthly income goes toward paying the mortgage and daily expenses.
everydayMost of his monthly earnings are spent on housing and living costs.
The non-profit organization is legally required to disclose all sources of annual income.
formalThe charity must reveal where all its yearly money comes from.
I'm looking for a side hustle to bring in a bit more income this year.
informalI want an extra job to earn a bit more money this year.
Sociological studies often examine the correlation between household income and educational attainment.
academicAcademic research looks at the link between family money and levels of education.
The corporation reported a significant increase in net income during the last fiscal quarter.
businessThe company showed a large rise in total profit for the last three months.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
living beyond one's income
spending more money than one earns
passive income
money earned with little to no daily effort
fixed income
an income that does not change over time, like a pension
よく混同される語
Revenue refers to the total money a business brings in before expenses; income is the net profit or personal earnings.
Salary is a specific type of income paid by an employer, whereas income can include investments and side projects.
使い方のコツ
At the C1 level, distinguish between 'gross income' (before tax) and 'net income' (after tax). It is frequently used in discussions regarding economics, social class, and personal finance.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'income' when they specifically mean 'salary' (fixed monthly pay) or 'revenue' (total business turnover). Remember that 'income' is the most general term for money coming in.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the literal parts of the word: 'In-come'. It is the money that 'comes in' to your bank account.
語源
From Middle English, originally meaning 'an entrance' or 'a coming in,' derived from 'in' + 'come'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many English-speaking cultures, asking 'How much is your income?' is considered intrusive and impolite in social settings.
クイックテスト
The family struggled to survive on a single ____ after the father lost his job.
正解!
正解は: income
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