支払
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Base noun form. Used to refer to the act or process of paying money. Often appears in compound words like 『支払い方法』 (shiharai houhou, 'payment method').
Theme
At a restaurant after a meal, User and their colleague Mr. Tanaka are discussing how to handle the bill.
支払
しはらい
payment
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'sheep' (し sounds like 'she') paying for hay — 'She pays' → 支払 (shiharai, 'payment').
Cultural Note
In Japan, cash is still widely used, but electronic payments like 『Suica』 (suika, 'IC card') or 『PayPay』 (peipei, 'mobile payment app') are becoming popular. At stores, you might hear 『お支払いはこちらで』 (o-shiharai wa kochira de, 'Payment is over here').
Forms
Base: 支払Base noun form. Used to refer to the act or process of paying money. Often appears in compound words like 『支払い方法』 (shiharai houhou, 'payment method').