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借金

shakkin /ɕakːiɴ/

A sum of money that is borrowed from a person or an institution and is expected to be paid back. It refers to the state of owing money or the specific amount of debt accumulated.

Exemples

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1

友達に借金を返しました。

I paid back the debt to my friend.

2

弊社は銀行からの借金がありません。

Our company has no debt from the bank.

3

また借金しちゃったの?

Did you end up borrowing money again?

Famille de mots

Nom
借金
Verb
借金する
Apparenté
借金取り
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Shaku' (借) as borrowing and 'Kin' (金) as money. It's literally 'Borrowed-Money'.

Quiz rapide

彼はギャンブルで多額の( )を作ってしまった。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 借金

Exemples

1

友達に借金を返しました。

everyday

I paid back the debt to my friend.

2

弊社は銀行からの借金がありません。

business

Our company has no debt from the bank.

3

また借金しちゃったの?

informal

Did you end up borrowing money again?

4

多額の借金は個人の生活を破綻させる可能性があります。

academic

Large amounts of debt have the potential to ruin an individual's life.

5

速やかに借金を完済することを誓約いたします。

formal

I pledge to fully repay the debt promptly.

Famille de mots

Nom
借金
Verb
借金する
Apparenté
借金取り

Collocations courantes

借金を返す to pay back a debt
借金を作る to get into debt
借金を背負う to carry a burden of debt
借金を申し込む to apply for a loan
借金まみれ covered in debt

Phrases Courantes

借金で首が回らない

to be up to one's neck in debt (cannot turn one's head due to debt)

借金を帳消しにする

to write off a debt / wipe the slate clean

借金も財産のうち

even debt is a form of asset (proverb implying ability to borrow shows creditworthiness)

Souvent confondu avec

借金 vs 借りる

Kariru is the general verb 'to borrow' (items or money), whereas shakkin specifically refers to the noun 'money debt'.

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Notes d'usage

While 'shakkin' can be used for any debt, it often carries a negative nuance of financial struggle. For more formal or positive contexts like buying a house, the word 'loan' (ローン) is more common.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'shakkin' for borrowing objects like books; remember it only applies to money.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Shaku' (借) as borrowing and 'Kin' (金) as money. It's literally 'Borrowed-Money'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Sinitic roots 'shaku' (to borrow) and 'kin' (gold/money).

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually functions as a noun. Becomes a suru-verb (借金する) to mean 'to borrow money/contract a debt'. Often used with particles 'o' (object) and 'ga' (subject).
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Contexte culturel

In Japan, there is a historical and social stigma against having 'shakkin', often associated with gambling or lack of self-discipline.

Quiz rapide

彼はギャンブルで多額の( )を作ってしまった。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 借金

Expressions liées

Mots lis

抗争

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A serious struggle or conflict between opposing groups, factions, or organizations. It often implies a prolonged period of resistance, power struggles, or violent feuding.

平和

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A state of harmony and the absence of conflict, war, or disturbance. It is used to describe both global stability between nations and a quiet, tranquil personal lifestyle or environment.

和平

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和平 (wahei) refers to a state of peace or the restoration of peace, specifically in a diplomatic or formal context between conflicting parties. Unlike the more general word for peace (平和), it often implies the process of ending a war or dispute through negotiation.

休戦

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A temporary cessation of fighting or conflict by mutual agreement; a truce or armistice. It indicates a period where parties agree to stop hostile actions, whether in a literal war or a metaphorical argument.

停戦

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A temporary cessation of fighting or a ceasefire agreement between opposing forces in a conflict. It is used when parties agree to stop hostilities to allow for negotiations, humanitarian aid, or the permanent end of a war.

組織

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Soshiki refers to a structured group of people working together for a specific purpose, such as a company, institution, or system. It can also refer to biological tissue in a medical or scientific context, describing how cells are arranged.

協会

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An organized group of people who have the same interest, job, or purpose. It is commonly used for professional bodies, sports leagues, or non-profit organizations that represent a collective interest.

学会

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An academic society or a professional organization where scholars and researchers share their findings. It also commonly refers to the specific academic conferences or meetings organized by these groups.

法人

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A legal entity or organization, such as a company or non-profit, that is recognized by law as having rights and duties similar to those of a person. It distinguishes a group or institution from an individual human being in legal and business matters.

組合

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A formal organization or association formed by individuals or groups with a common interest, most commonly referring to a labor union or a cooperative. It describes a collective body where members work together to achieve shared social, economic, or professional goals.

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