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VocabJLPT N1

loan

NounPlace

Definitions

1. loan
2. Rhoon

Borrowed from English, this katakana word means "loan," typically referring to a financial loan such as a mortgage or car loan. It is commonly used when talking about borrowing money from a bank for large purchases. You will frequently see it in financial contexts, advertisements, and conversations about home buying.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I got rejected… the loan didn't go through," he said, deflated.

Sentence 2

Why do I need to take out a student loan right now?

Sentence 3

If you miss a payment, it affects your loan credit history, right?

Sentence 4

Before taking out a bank loan, I revisited my repayment plan.

Sentence 5

"Are loans scary?" my junior colleague asked, looking anxious.