calculate

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 算 has 14 strokes and expresses calculation or working out quantities.
• Basic usage: 計算 is read けいさん, and 予算 is read よさん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Calculation and budget
  • 計算 is the act of calculating.
  • 計算の途中で符号を間違えた means someone used the wrong sign during a calculation.
  • 予算 is a plan for spending money.
  • 旅行の予算を決めてから means after setting a travel budget.