Vocabulary

What does 勘定 (かんじょう, kanjou) mean?

勘定 (かんじょう, kanjou) means calculation; the bill, payment.

Quick facts
Readingかんじょう
Romajikanjou
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
かんじょう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkanjou

calculation; the bill, payment

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive calculation; computation; counting
  2. 2noun · suru verb · transitive bill; check; account
  3. 3noun · suru verb · transitive consideration; allowance

Example sentences

  • I paid the bill at the restaurant.

  • Excuse me, could I have the check, please.

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