Japanese word

換金

Pronunciation

Romajikankin

Meaning

  • nounconversion into cash

Example

ポイントを換金します。po i n to o kan kin shi ma su

I convert my points into cash.

Illustration for 換金 (conversion into cash)

More examples

未使用の残高を換金するには、本人確認が必要です。mi shi yō no zan daka o kan kin su ru ni wa hon nin kaku nin ga hitsu yō de su

Identity verification is required to convert an unused balance into cash.

Core concept

Expresses the change from a noncash form of value into money that is ready for use.

Common phrases

  • 換金手数料kan kin te sū ryō

    cash conversion fee

  • 換金期限kan kin ki gen

    cash conversion deadline

  • 換金方法kan kin hō hō

    cash conversion method

Similar words

現金化genkinka: The act of making an asset, balance, or benefit available as cash.

Definition in Japanese

物や権利などの価値を現金として受け取れる形にすること。mono ya ken ri na do no ka chi o gen kin to shi te u ke to re ru katachi ni su ru ko to

Word origin

換金 (kankin) is a compound of 換 (kan, "exchange") and 金 (kin, "money"), with the whole word meaning conversion into cash.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese services, 換金 (kankin) often marks the step at which points or rewards become spendable money, not the earlier step of earning them.

Other meanings

  • liquidationnoun

Related words

  • 換金性kankinseicash convertibilitynoun

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