English–Japanese
“collect debts” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitoritateru
Example
銀行は未払いの借金を取り立てます。gin kō wa mi hara i no shak kin o to ri ta te ma su
The bank collects unpaid debts.
How to say “collect debts” in Japanese
“Collect debts” in Japanese is 取り立てる (toritateru).
It describes the forceful collection of money that is due, especially when the payer has not paid voluntarily.
Example sentences with 取り立てる
税務署は滞納者から税金を取り立てます。zei mu sho wa tai nō sha ka ra zei kin o to ri ta te ma su
The tax office collects taxes from people who are behind on payments.
Tips for using 取り立てる
- 取り立てる (toritateru) can refer to collecting rent or taxes as well as debts, so the object is not limited to borrowed money.