Japanese

こうりがし
Meaning: usurer; loan shark; high-interest lending
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

高
利
貸
し

Example sentences

He borrowed money from a loan shark and ended up in huge debt.
目先の資金繰りのために高利貸しから金を借りるのは、飲鴆止渇の愚行と言わざるを得ない。
Borrowing from a loan shark just to manage immediate cash flow is a foolish act of 'drinking poison to quench thirst'.

Usage Notes

Refers to lending money at very high interest rates, or the person who does so. Often carries a negative connotation.

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