Korean

이자
Meaning: interest (on money)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

은행에서 대출을 받으면 이자를 내야 합니다.
If you get a loan from the bank, you have to pay interest.
규정에는 이자 계산의 기산 시점이 명확히 적혀 있다.
The regulation clearly states the starting point for calculating interest.
투자자는 신용거래의 이자와 손실 위험을 먼저 확인한다.
Investors first check the interest and risk of loss in margin trading.
계약서에는 지연 이자의 기산점이 날짜로 명확히 적혀 있다.
The contract clearly states by date the starting point for calculating overdue interest.
양측은 이자와 반환 시기를 정한 뒤 소비대차 계약을 체결했다.
Both sides set the interest and repayment time, then concluded a loan-for-consumption contract.

Usage Notes

Money paid for the use of borrowed money.

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