抵当
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
mortgage; security interest; pledge
Legal and financial term for a security interest in real property or other assets to secure a debt. Often used in compound terms like 抵当権 (mortgage right).
I borrowed money from the bank by putting up my house as collateral.
Registration is required to establish a mortgage right.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を抵当に入れるto put something up as collateral/mortgage
He put up his house as collateral to borrow business funds.
- 〈物〉に抵当を設定するto establish a mortgage on something
The bank placed a mortgage on the land.
- 〈物〉を抵当に取るto take something as security/mortgage
The lender took the car as collateral.