Japanese Conversation · Level 113
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Japanese word
領収
Pronunciation
Romajiryōshū
Meaning
- nounreceipt
Example
代金領収後に商品を発送します。dai kin ryō shū ato ni shō hin o has sō shi ma su
We will ship the goods after receipt of payment.
More examples
経理担当者は現金の領収を帳簿に記録します。kei ri tan tō sha wa gen kin no ryō shū o chō bo ni ki roku shi ma su
The accounting clerk records receipt of the cash in the ledger.
Core concept
Centers on money or goods being formally taken into one's possession, especially when a payment is received.
Common phrases
代金の領収dai kin no ryō shū
receipt of payment
領収の確認ryō shū no kaku nin
confirmation of receipt
Similar words
受領juryō: The formal act of receiving money or property.
収受shūju: The formal receipt of money or goods from another party.
Definition in Japanese
金銭や物品を受け取ること。kin sen ya bup pin o u ke to ru ko to
Word origin
領収 (ryōshū) combines 領 (ryō, "receive") and 収 (shū, "take in") to express taking something into one's possession.
Usage tips
- In formal Japanese, 領収 (ryōshū) describes receiving a payment, while the document proving it is called 領収書 (ryōshūsho), so the two nouns are not interchangeable.
Related words
- 領収するryōshūsurureceive paymentverb