English–Japanese
“credit” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikake
Example
この店では掛けで買えます。ko no mise de wa ka ke de ka e ma su
You can buy on credit at this store.
How to say “credit” in Japanese
“Credit” in Japanese is 掛け (kake).
It refers to an arrangement in which the cost of goods remains outstanding rather than being paid at the time of purchase.
Example sentences with 掛け
この店では常連客に掛けを認めています。ko no mise de wa jō ren kyaku ni ka ke o mito me te i ma su
This store allows regular customers to buy on credit.
Tips for using 掛け
- Modern Japanese often uses クレジット (kurejitto) or 後払い (atobarai) for everyday consumer payments, while 掛け (kake) remains common in established business expressions.