信用度
JLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000
Meanings
1
level of confidence; credibility rating; creditworthiness
Used in financial, business, and general contexts to indicate how trustworthy someone or something is perceived to be. Often appears in phrases like 信用度が高い (high credibility) or 信用度を上げる (to improve one's credit rating).
This company's credibility rating is very high.
In credit card screening, the applicant's creditworthiness is given great importance.
Usage patterns
- 〈人・物〉の信用度が高いto have a high level of credibility/trust
This company has a high credibility rating, so we can do business with peace of mind.
- 〈人・物〉の信用度が低いto have a low level of credibility/trust
The new service still has low credibility.
- 信用度を上げるto raise/improve one's credit rating or credibility
I improved my credit rating by making payments properly every month.
- 信用度を下げるto lower one's credit rating or credibility
Even a single late payment can lower one's credit rating.