Used for a sum of money paid in advance as security or part payment, similar to English 'deposit'.
A deposit is required for the hotel reservation.
When renting the apartment, I paid a deposit instead of key money.
I paid a 1,000 yen deposit when renting the bicycle.
If you bring the bottle back to the shop, they'll return your deposit.
A deposit is required to use this service.
There's a deposit charged on this drink container.