Translation guide
A transaction where payment is made in cash, either immediately or as opposed to credit/card. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with 現金取引, but the natural phrasing depends on context—whether you're talking about a business deal, a store purchase, or a policy.
Referring to any transaction where cash is used as the payment method, often in business or formal contexts.
The standard term for 'cash transaction' in business, accounting, or legal contexts. It implies a transaction settled with physical currency.
This company only does cash transactions.
Please keep a record of cash transactions.
A slightly more conversational way to say 'transaction in cash'. The での makes it clear that cash is the method.
I'd like to avoid cash transactions.
Describing the act of paying with cash when buying something, often contrasted with card or electronic payment.
Stating that only cash is accepted, or that one prefers cash transactions.
Referring to a cash transaction in bookkeeping or financial reporting, often contrasted with credit transactions.
Same as the general term, but in accounting it specifically means a transaction that immediately affects cash accounts.
Cash transactions are recorded in the accounting ledger.
Direct loanword from English, used in IT or financial systems contexts.
The system processes cash transactions.
While キャッシュ is understood, it's casual. In business or formal writing, always use 現金.
現金で払う is for the act of paying. 現金取引 is for the transaction as a whole, often in business. Don't say 現金取引で払う.
A noun meaning 'cash payment'. Often seen on signs or in set phrases like 現金払いのみ (cash only).
This store is cash only.