小切手
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Noun meaning a written order to a bank to pay a specified sum from one's account. Used in financial contexts, often in business or formal settings. Example: 『小切手を切る』 (kogitte o kiru, 'to write a cheque').
Theme
At a bank, User and their friend Aiko discuss payment methods for a large purchase, comparing options like cheques.
小切手
こぎって
cheque, check
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'small cut' (小切手 sounds like 'ko-gitte' which can be thought of as 'ko' for small and 'gitte' for cut) that represents a cheque — it's a small piece of paper you cut from your bank account to pay for things!
Cultural Note
In Japan, cheques are less common than in some Western countries, with cash and electronic payments like 『キャッシュレス』 (kyasshuresu, 'cashless') being more prevalent. However, 『小切手』 (kogitte, 'cheque') is still used in business transactions and for large payments.
Forms
Base: 小切手Noun meaning a written order to a bank to pay a specified sum from one's account. Used in financial contexts, often in business or formal settings. Example: 『小切手を切る』 (kogitte o kiru, 'to write a cheque').