VocabJLPT N1
debt
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. debt
  2. 2. liabilities
  3. 3. Liability (financial accounting)
Refers to debt or liabilities, particularly in a financial or accounting context. It describes money owed to others and is commonly used in business to contrast with assets on a balance sheet.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I've heard that a certain level of debt is actually necessary for a company to grow.

Sentence 2

The director declared, "We will reduce debt and secure capacity for investment."

Sentence 3

By renegotiating our terms, we aim to reduce our debt load.

Sentence 4

The preliminary report disclosed the corporate group's total debt.

Sentence 5

My senior used to say, "Debt is just the flip side of trust."