noun
Refers to the act of paying, or the amount to be paid. Often used in financial contexts.
月末に払いを済ませる。
I settle the payment at the end of the month.
払いが遅れると延滞
If the payment is late, a late fee will be charged.
noun
Describes the action of sweeping or clearing something away, often used in compound nouns like 掃き払い.
庭の落ち葉の払いを手伝った。
I helped with the sweeping of fallen leaves in the garden.
noun
sweeping stroke (in calligraphy)
A specific calligraphic term for a sweeping brush stroke, such as the final stroke in 払う.
この漢字の最後の払いが美しい。
The final sweeping stroke of this kanji is beautiful.