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“interest rate” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikinri

Example

金利が上がりました。kin ri ga a ga ri ma shi ta

The interest rate went up.

Illustration for 金利 (interest rate)

How to say “interest rate” in Japanese

“Interest rate” in Japanese is 金利 (kinri).

Describes the percentage that determines how much extra money is paid or earned when money is borrowed or saved.

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

Example sentences with 金利

住宅ローンの金利は毎月確認しています。jū taku rō n no kin ri wa mai tsuki kaku nin shi te i ma su

I check my mortgage interest rate every month.

Tips for using 金利

  • In English, interest can mean curiosity or money earned on savings, while interest rate specifically names the percentage used to calculate that money.

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