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VocabJLPT N1

charge (electrical)

NounSuru Verb

Definitions

1. charge (electrical)
2. recharging
3. charge (fee)
4. topping up (a contactless smart card)

This katakana noun, borrowed from English "charge," refers to loading money onto a prepaid card or device, or to a fee or surcharge. It is commonly used in everyday contexts like topping up a transit card or paying an additional fee.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I'll top up the card," he said.

Sentence 2

"I don't have enough charge," she realized.

Sentence 3

"Can I add charge here?" he asked.

Sentence 4

"Could you add a thousand yen?" she asked.

Sentence 5

"I forgot to charge it," he said, at a loss.