Japanese word

付け

Pronunciation

Romajitsuke

Meaning

  • nountab

Example

この店では付けがききます。ko no mise de wa tsu ke ga ki ki ma su

This store lets you run a tab.

Illustration for 付け (tab)

More examples

現金がないので付けでお願いします。gen kin ga na i no de tsu ke de o nega i shi ma su

I do not have cash, so please put it on my tab.

Core concept

Refers to charges that are recorded and settled later instead of being paid immediately.

Common phrases

  • 付けにするtsu ke ni su ru

    put it on a tab

  • 付けがきくtsu ke ga ki ku

    allow tabs

Similar words

掛けkake: A shop charge that is recorded and paid at a later time.
後払いgobarai: Payment made after goods or services are received.

Definition in Japanese

飲食店などで、代金をその場で支払わず、後でまとめて支払う勘定。in shoku ten na do de dai kin o so no ba de shi hara wa zu ato de ma to me te shi hara u kan jō

Word origin

The noun 付け (tsuke, "a running tab") comes from the noun form of 付ける (tsukeru, "to attach or add"), reflecting charges added to an account for later payment.

Usage tips

  • In modern conversation, 付け (tsuke) often suggests an old-style arrangement with a familiar shop rather than a standard card payment.

Other meanings

  • billnoun
  • creditnoun

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