Translation guide
The English word "deposit" covers several distinct actions: putting money into a bank account, paying a security deposit, leaving something somewhere for safekeeping, and natural accumulation of layers. Each meaning has different natural Japanese expressions.
To place money into a bank account.
General verb for depositing money into an account. Often used in banking contexts.
I deposited my salary into my bank account.
Specifically means to deposit money in a bank. Slightly more formal than 預け入れる.
I deposit a fixed amount every month.
To make a payment or deposit into an account. Often used for transfers or business contexts.
The customer deposited the payment.
To transfer money electronically into an account. More specific than general deposit.
I deposited the rent into the landlord's account.
To pay a refundable sum as security for a rental or service.
Standard term for paying a security deposit when renting an apartment. 敷金 is the deposit itself.
I paid a security deposit when I rented the apartment.
Used for deposits in contexts other than housing, such as membership or service contracts.
Loanword from English, used in some contexts like hotel deposits or rental cars.
I paid a deposit at the hotel.
To entrust an item to someone or a facility for temporary storage.
To describe sediment, minerals, or other materials being laid down naturally over time.
預ける is the most versatile for leaving anything with someone. 預け入れる is more formal and often used for money or valuables. 預金する is exclusively for bank deposits.
The loanword デポジット is only used for security deposits (e.g., hotels, rentals). For bank deposits, use 預金 or 入金.
I paid a deposit when joining the golf club.
I deposited my valuables in the hotel safe.