質しちしち○じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounpawn; pawned articleRefers to an item left at a pawnshop as collateral for a loan. Often used in the phrase 質に入れる (to pawn).See also: 質に入れる (しちにいれる)時計とけいを質しちに入いれてお金かねを借かりた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerI pawned my watch and borrowed money.この指ゆび輪わは質しちに取とられている。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThis ring is being held as a pawn.2nounpledge; security; guaranteeAbstract sense: something given as a guarantee or security for a promise or obligation. Less common than the pawnshop sense.彼かれは誠せい意いの質しちとして印いん鑑かんを預あずけた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe left his seal as a pledge of good faith.See all 25 example sentences ›Expressions質しちに取とるtake in pawn; take as a pledge質しちに入いれるpawn; pledge