English–Japanese

“collateral” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitanpo

Example

この家を担保にします。ko no ie o tan po ni shi ma su

I use this house as collateral.

Illustration for 担保 (collateral)

How to say “collateral” in Japanese

“Collateral” in Japanese is 担保 (tanpo).

Refers to property or another valuable right that supports a promise to repay money or meet an obligation.

Full entry for 担保: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 担保

返済が終わると、銀行は担保を解除します。hen sai ga o wa ru to gin kō wa tan po o kai jo shi ma su

Once the repayment is complete, the bank releases the collateral.

Tips for using 担保

  • English collateral also means "secondary" or "indirect," as in collateral damage, but Japanese 担保 (tanpo) does not carry that sense.

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