Translation guide
The act of leaving an item with a pawnbroker as collateral for a loan. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the noun 質入れ or the verb 質に入れる. The concept is culturally associated with 質屋 (pawnshops), which are still common in Japan.
I pawned my watch.
To describe the act of pawning something, or to say that you pawned an item.
Pawnshops (質屋, しちや) are common and often look like small financial service stores. They are regulated and can be a quick way to get cash. The process is straightforward: bring an item, get it appraised, and receive a loan. If you don't repay with interest by a set date, the shop can sell the item.
The standard noun meaning 'pawning'. Used in formal and everyday contexts.
I pawned my watch.
The most common verb phrase for 'to pawn'. Literally 'put into pawn'.
I needed money, so I pawned my ring.
Refers to the item being pawned (the collateral).
You can't borrow money without something to pawn.
When a pawned item is forfeited because the loan wasn't repaid. Often used for items sold cheaply as a result.
This camera is a forfeited pawn item.