借金
しゃっきん
shakin
nounVocabularyLevel 26 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

借金 (しゃっきん (shakin)) means "debt". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

debt

Also : loan · liabilities · borrowing money

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 借金 (しゃっきん) means 'debt'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of debt.

Example Sentences

彼は借金を返すために一生懸命働いた。

かれはしゃっきんをかえすためにいっしょうけんめいはたらいた。

He worked hard to pay off his debt.

借金が増えて困っている。

しゃっきんがふえてこまっている。

I am troubled because my debt keeps growing.

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