Japanese

しはらい
Meaning: payment, settlement
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

支
払
い

Example sentences

I finished the payment for the meal at the restaurant.
支払いは別々にお願いします
Separate checks, please.
家賃の支払いを催促する電話がかかってきた。
I received a call demanding payment of the rent.
支払い方法は一括か分割か選べます。
You can choose between a lump-sum or installment payment method.
新しい支払い方式を導入することにしました。
We decided to introduce a new payment method.
この海外のサイトでは、日本円での支払いが可能です。
On this overseas website, payment in Japanese Yen is possible.
契約書には、支払い期限を明示する必要があります。
The payment deadline must be clearly stated in the contract.
支払いはクレジットカードでお願いします。
Please pay by credit card.
差額は現金でお支払いください
Please pay the difference in cash.
収入と支払いがひきあう
Income and expenses balance out.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of paying money for goods or services.

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