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What does 利子 (りし, rishi) mean?

利子 (りし, rishi) means interest (on money).

Quick facts
Readingりし
Romajirishi
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
りし
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonrishi

interest (on money)

  1. 1noun interest (on a deposit, loan, etc.)

Example sentences

  • If you deposit money in the bank, interest accrues.

  • I'm struggling because the interest on my debt is high.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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