Resources, Capital, Funds

Interesting Fact

One interesting modern use of 資 has nothing directly to do with cash. 資格 (しかく) means “qualification” or “credential,” while 資質 (ししつ) means “qualities” or “aptitude.” The underlying idea is something you possess that gives you value or enables you to do something. That makes 資 surprisingly broad: your money can be 資, but so can your qualifications, abilities, and other useful resources. 🎓💰