refund
A refund is a sum of money that is returned to a customer. This usually happens because the customer is not satisfied with a product or service, or because they paid too much money.
例文
3 / 5I took the broken toy back to the shop to get a refund.
I returned the damaged toy to the store to receive my money back.
The customer is entitled to a full refund if the item is faulty.
The buyer has the right to get all their money back if the product is broken.
Can I get a refund for these shoes? They don't fit.
Is it possible for me to get my money back for these shoes because they are the wrong size?
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'RE' as 'again/back' and 'FUND' as 'money'. You get your funds back!
クイックテスト
If the shirt has a hole in it, you should ask the shop for a ____.
正解!
正解は: refund
例文
I took the broken toy back to the shop to get a refund.
everydayI returned the damaged toy to the store to receive my money back.
The customer is entitled to a full refund if the item is faulty.
formalThe buyer has the right to get all their money back if the product is broken.
Can I get a refund for these shoes? They don't fit.
informalIs it possible for me to get my money back for these shoes because they are the wrong size?
The study analyzes how refund policies influence consumer purchasing behavior.
academicThe research looks at how rules about giving money back change how people shop.
We will process your refund within five working days.
businessOur company will send your money back to you in less than a week.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
money-back guarantee
a promise to give a refund if the customer is unhappy
tax refund
money returned by the government after paying too much tax
no refund policy
a rule that says the shop will not give money back
よく混同される語
A 'return' is the act of giving the item back to the store; a 'refund' is the money you get back for doing so.
A 'discount' is a price reduction before you pay; a 'refund' is money given back after you have already paid.
使い方のコツ
As a noun, 'refund' is countable. You 'get a refund' or 'ask for a refund'.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'return' when they specifically mean the money (the refund). Also, avoid saying 'make a refund' when you mean 'get a refund'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'RE' as 'again/back' and 'FUND' as 'money'. You get your funds back!
語源
From the Old French word 'refonder', which means to pour back or restore.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western retail cultures, customers expect a refund if a product is defective, and 'no-questions-asked' refund policies are common for building brand trust.
クイックテスト
If the shirt has a hole in it, you should ask the shop for a ____.
正解!
正解は: refund
関連フレーズ
関連語彙
Shoppingの関連語
order
A1An order is a request for food or goods that you want to buy from a shop or restaurant. It can also mean the way things are arranged in a specific sequence or pattern.
shop
A1A building or room where goods or services are sold to the public. It is a place where you go to buy specific items like food, clothes, or books.
grocery
A1Groceries are the food and other small household items that you buy at a supermarket or a store. The word can also refer to the store where these goods are sold, often called a grocery store.
department store
A1A large shop that is divided into several sections, each selling different types of goods such as clothes, furniture, and electronics. It allows customers to find many different products in one single building.
convenience store
A1A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines. They are usually located in busy areas and stay open for long hours, sometimes 24 hours a day.
stall
A1A small shop with an open front or a large table used for selling goods in a public place, like a market. It is typically temporary or part of a larger collection of similar selling points.
counter
A1A counter is a long, flat surface in a shop, bank, or restaurant where customers are served. It is the place where you usually pay for items or ask for information.
checkout
A1The place in a store where you pay for the things you want to buy. It can also refer to the area or desk in a hotel where you pay your bill and leave.
goods
A1Goods are items or products that are made to be sold to people. In shopping, this word refers to the physical things you can see and touch in a store, like food, clothes, or toys.
bag
A1A flexible container made of paper, plastic, leather, or cloth, used for carrying items. It typically has one or two handles and is commonly used when shopping or traveling to hold goods.
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