Japanese

ちょきん
Meaning: savings; saving money
Part of Speech: Noun, Suru verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 貯金

Handwriting

貯
金

Example sentences

I am saving money little by little every month for the future.
銀行で貯金を下ろす。
I'll withdraw savings from the bank.
将来のために、貯金を少しずつ増やしている。
I am gradually increasing my savings for the future.
不測の事態に備えて、貯金をしている。
I am saving money to prepare for unforeseen circumstances.
私は毎月、貯金をしている。
I save money every month.
彼は将来のためにせっせと貯金している。
He is diligently saving money for the future.
いざという時のために、貯金をしておくべきだ。
You should save money for an emergency.
給料の約三分の一を貯金に回している。
I put about one-third of my salary into savings.
なけなしの貯金をはたいて、新しいパソコンを買った。
I spent my tiny bit of savings to buy a new computer.
老後のために、若いうちから貯金をしておくことが大切だ。
For the sake of one's old age, it is important to save money from a young age.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to saving money, often in a bank or a savings account. '預金' (yokin) is also used for bank deposits.

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