noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
mortgage; security interest; pledge
Legal and financial term for a security interest in real property or other assets to secure a debt. Often used in compound terms like 抵当権 (mortgage right).
家を抵当に入れて銀行からお金を借りた。
I borrowed money from the bank by putting up my house as collateral.
抵当権を設定するには登記が必要だ。
Registration is required to establish a mortgage right.