Japanese Conversation · Level 47
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Japanese word
利子
Pronunciation
Romajirishi
Meaning
- nouninterest
Example
預金に利子がつきます。yo kin ni ri shi ga tsu ki ma su
The deposit earns interest.
More examples
ローンを早く返すと、利子の負担を減らせます。rō n o haya ku kae su to ri shi no fu tan o he ra se ma su
Repaying a loan early can reduce the amount of interest you pay.
Core concept
Marks the extra money that grows from a sum of money lent or deposited.
Common phrases
利子がつくri shi ga tsu ku
earn interest
利子を払うri shi o hara u
pay interest
Similar words
利息risoku: The money paid for the use of a loan, usually calculated as a percentage of the borrowed amount.
Definition in Japanese
貸したり預けたりした元金に対して、一定の割合で生じる金銭。ka shi ta ri azu ke ta ri shi ta gan kin ni tai shi te it tei no wari ai de shō ji ru kin sen
Word origin
利子 (rishi) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 利 (ri, "profit or benefit") and 子 (shi, a noun-forming suffix), describing money added to the original sum.
Usage tips
- English interest can mean curiosity or a share in a business, whereas 利子 (rishi) refers specifically to money earned on a deposit or loan.