VocabJLPT N1
payment
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. payment
  2. 2. bill
  3. 3. sweeping
  4. 4. sweeping stroke (e.g. when writing kanji)
This noun refers to a payment or the act of paying, and is the noun form of the verb meaning "to pay." It is commonly used in business and daily life contexts, such as discussing bills or fees. You will often see it combined with other words to specify the type of payment, such as monthly payment or cash payment.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Don't wimp out and go with installments," I scolded myself.

Sentence 2

Being asked to pay on the spot caught me a little off guard.

Sentence 3

My friend said, "Don't forget to pay me back what I covered for you."

Sentence 4

I didn't realize I'd forgotten to pay until the evening.

Sentence 5

I wasn't double-charged, was I?