借金
Reading: しゃっきん
Meaning: debt, loan, borrowing money
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Example Sentence
借金 を 返す ため 必死 で 働いて いる
He's working desperately to pay back his debt.
Usage Notes
Refers to money borrowed that must be paid back, often with negative connotations.
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