It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 払う
Meaning: “to pay”
The Japanese verb “払う” (hara-u) can mean many things depending on the context, but generally means “paying” or “settling (a bill or debt).” In other contexts, it can also mean “brushing away,” “sweeping away,” or “wiping away.
- 彼は毎月の家賃を払っています。 (He pays the rent every month.)
- 私たちは今日のレッスンの料金を払ってください。 (Please pay for today’s lesson.)
- 私たちは彼らに対して請求書を払いました。 (We paid the bill to them.)
- 私たちは彼らの支払いに応じて商品を出荷します。 (We will ship the goods in accordance with their payment.)
- 彼は手数料を払って銀行口座を開設しました。 (He paid the fees and opened a bank account.)