Japanese word

取り立てる

Pronunciation

Romajitoritateru

Meaning

  • verbcollect debts

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.

Illustration for 取り立てる (collect debts)

More examples

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.

Core concept

It describes the forceful collection of money that is due, especially when the payer has not paid voluntarily.

Common phrases

  • 債権を取り立てるsai ken o to ri ta te ru

    collect a debt

  • 税金を取り立てるzei kin o to ri ta te ru

    collect taxes

Similar words

回収するkaishūsuru: To obtain money that is owed or has not yet been paid.
徴収するchōshūsuru: To collect money that people are required to pay, such as taxes or fees.
督促するtokusokusuru: To urge a person or organization to pay money that is due.

Definition in Japanese

借金や料金などの未払い金を、相手に強く請求して回収する。shak kin ya ryō kin na do no mi hara i kin o ai te ni tsuyo ku sei kyū shi te kai shū su ru

Word origin

取り立てる (toritateru) combines 取り (tori, "taking"), the continuative form of 取る (toru, "take"), with 立てる (tateru, "make stand") as a native Japanese compound.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • dunverb
  • exactverb
  • extortverb

Opposites

  • 返済するhensaisururepayverb

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