Translation guide
The act of paying someone back for money they have spent, typically for business expenses, medical costs, or other agreed-upon outlays.
To pay back money that someone has spent on your behalf or for an approved purpose.
The most common noun for reimbursement, especially for refunds or returning money paid. Used in contexts like ticket refunds, medical expense reimbursements, and general paybacks.
交通費の払い戻しを受ける。
I receive reimbursement for travel expenses.
払い戻しの手続きをしてください。
Please complete the reimbursement procedure.
Refers to returning money, often used for refunds or reimbursements in commercial contexts. Slightly more formal than 払い戻し in some settings.
商品の返金を依頼する。
I request a reimbursement for the product.
A formal term for repayment or redemption, often used in financial or legal contexts (e.g., bond redemption, loan repayment). Not common in everyday reimbursement situations.
国債の償還が行われた。
The redemption of government bonds was carried out.
To get back money spent on business trips, supplies, or other work-related costs.
The standard term for expense reimbursement in a corporate setting. It refers to the process of claiming back business expenses.
経費精算の申請を忘れずに。
Don't forget to submit your expense reimbursement request.
経費精算書を経理に提出する。
I submit the expense reimbursement form to accounting.
Literally 'to have someone pay on your behalf temporarily,' implying later reimbursement. Often used when a colleague covers an expense for you.
タクシー代を立て替えてもらった。
I had my colleague pay for the taxi fare (and I'll reimburse them later).
Reimbursement of actual costs incurred, as opposed to a fixed allowance. Used in detailed expense reporting.
出張後は実費精算を行います。
After the business trip, we reimburse actual expenses.
To get money back for medical costs, often from insurance or a health system.
The standard phrase for medical expense reimbursement, used in insurance and public health contexts.
高額医療費の払い戻しを受ける。
I receive reimbursement for high medical expenses.
Refers to a refund or reimbursement, often used for tax or insurance overpayments. In medical contexts, it can mean reimbursement from health insurance.
医療費の還付申請をする。
I apply for a medical expense reimbursement.
To express the action of paying someone back.
The verb form of 払い戻し. Means to refund or reimburse money.
会社が交通費を払い戻してくれた。
The company reimbursed me for the travel expenses.
To refund or reimburse money, often used in customer service or commercial transactions.
返金しますので、領収書をお持ちください。
We will reimburse you, so please bring your receipt.
A natural, casual way to say 'pay back the money I borrowed/you fronted.' Used among friends or colleagues.
立て替えたお金、明日返すね。
I'll pay you back the money you fronted tomorrow.
払い戻し is broader and can refer to any return of money paid, including refunds and reimbursements. 返金 specifically emphasizes the return of money and is common in commercial refunds. For business expense reimbursement, 経費精算 is the standard term.
Directly translating 'reimbursement' as 償還 or 弁済 can sound overly formal or legal. Stick to 払い戻し or 経費精算 for everyday situations.