Japanese

せいきゅう
Meaning: request; claim; demand; charge; bill
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

請
求

Example sentences

I was charged 100,000 yen for the repair.
裁判所は検察側の請求を退ける決定を下した。
The court made a decision to reject the prosecution's request.
彼は研究費の名目で、個人的な旅行の費用を請求した。
He claimed personal travel expenses under the pretext of research funds.
彼は会社に損害賠償を請求した。
He demanded compensation for damages from the company.
相続で遺留分を請求する
We claim the legal portion in inheritance.

Usage Notes

To ask a person to do something; specifically to ask for payment of money or delivery of goods.

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