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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