黒字
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Noun meaning a financial surplus or profit. Used in contexts like 『黒字になる』 (kuroji ni naru, 'to become profitable').
Theme
In a small business meeting, User and their colleague Tanaka discuss the company's recent financial report. Tanaka is a senior accountant who often shares insights on budgeting.
黒字
くろじ
balance (figure) in the black
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a company's financial report with numbers written in black ink, showing a profit. 'Black' (黒 kuro) + 'character' (字 ji) → 黒字 (kuroji, 'balance in the black'). Think: 'Black ink means you're in the black!'
Cultural Note
In Japanese business culture, 『黒字』 (kuroji, 'balance in the black') is a positive term indicating profitability, often used in financial reports and news. It contrasts with 『赤字』 (akaji, 'deficit'), which uses red ink. This color-coding is common in accounting worldwide.
Forms
Base: 黒字Noun meaning a financial surplus or profit. Used in contexts like 『黒字になる』 (kuroji ni naru, 'to become profitable').