Japanese word

掛け

Pronunciation

Romajikake

Meaning

  • nouncredit

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.

Illustration for 掛け (credit)

More examples

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.

Core concept

It refers to an arrangement in which the cost of goods remains outstanding rather than being paid at the time of purchase.

Common phrases

  • 掛けで買うka ke de ka u

    buy on credit

  • 掛けを認めるka ke o mito me ru

    allow credit purchases

Similar words

ツケtsuke: An informal account of money owed to a shop or provider for later payment.
後払いgobarai: A payment arrangement in which the buyer pays after receiving goods or services.
クレジットkurejitto: A payment method in which a company or bank pays the seller and charges the buyer later.

Definition in Japanese

購入時には代金を払わず、後日その代金を支払う信用取引。kō nyū ji ni wa dai kin o hara wa zu go jitsu so no dai kin o shi hara u shin yō torihiki

Word origin

The native Japanese noun 掛け (kake, "credit") derives from the continuative form of 掛ける (kakeru, "to leave hanging or pending"), describing a payment that remains due.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

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