Japanese word

支払う

Pronunciation

Romajishiharau

Meaning

  • verbpay

Example

現金で支払います。gen kin de shi hara i ma su

I pay in cash.

Illustration for 支払う (pay)

More examples

料金は期限までに支払います。ryō kin wa ki gen ma de ni shi hara i ma su

I pay the fee by the due date.

Core concept

Means providing the required money in exchange for goods or services or to discharge a debt.

Common phrases

  • 料金を支払うryō kin o shi hara u

    pay a fee

  • 代金を支払うdai kin o shi hara u

    pay the amount due

  • 現金で支払うgen kin de shi hara u

    pay in cash

  • カードで支払うkā do de shi hara u

    pay by card

  • 家賃を支払うya chin o shi hara u

    pay the rent

Similar words

払うharau: To give money for something bought or for an amount owed.
納めるosameru: To pay money that is due to an organization or authority.
出すdasu: To hand over money as one's share or payment.

Definition in Japanese

買った物や受けたサービスの代金、借りた金などを相手に納める。ka tta mono ya u ke ta sā bi su no dai kin ka ri ta kane na do o ai te ni osa me ru

Word origin

The Japanese compound 支払う (shiharau) joins 支 (shi, "support or bear") and 払う (harau, "clear away or pay"), reflecting the act of settling an amount that is due.

Usage tips

  • Payment instructions often contain 支払期限 (shiharai kigen), meaning a payment deadline, so 支払う (shiharau) appears frequently in practical notices and bills.

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