noun, noun, used as a suffix
Primarily used as a suffix in compounds like 国債 (government bond) or 負債 (liability). As a standalone noun, it refers to a debt or credit obligation, often in formal or legal contexts.
国債の利回りが上昇した。
The yield on government bonds rose.
会社は多額の負債を抱えている。
The company is saddled with a huge amount of debt.