借金
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Base noun form. Refers to money owed, such as loans or liabilities. Used in contexts like 『借金がある』 (shakkin ga aru, 'to have debt').
Theme

User and their coworker Takashi are discussing personal finances during a lunch break at work.

借金

しゃっきん

debt

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Memory Hook

Imagine a 'shack' (sounds like 借金 shakkin) full of money you borrowed — you're in debt! 'Shack' → 借金 (shakkin, 'debt').

Cultural Note

In Japan, discussing personal debt is often considered private. The term 『借金』 (shakkin, 'debt') is common in financial contexts, and managing debt responsibly is emphasized in society.

Forms

Base: 借金Base noun form. Refers to money owed, such as loans or liabilities. Used in contexts like 『借金がある』 (shakkin ga aru, 'to have debt').