デポジット
Meanings
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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.
Usage patterns
- デポジットを払うto pay a deposit
I paid a 1,000 yen deposit when renting the bicycle.
- デポジットを返すto return a deposit
If you bring the bottle back to the shop, they'll return your deposit.
- デポジットが必要だa deposit is required
A deposit is required to use this service.
- 〈物〉にデポジットがかかるa deposit is charged on 〈物〉
There's a deposit charged on this drink container.