持ち出し
Meanings
The act of physically removing something from a place, or the item itself being taken out. Often used in contexts like removing library books, taking out trash, or carrying out goods.
Taking books out of the library is prohibited.
Please take out the trash by 8 a.m.
paying out of pocket; covering costs oneself
Paying for something with one's own money, especially when the expense is not reimbursed or is beyond what is expected. Common in phrases like 持ち出しになる (to end up paying out of pocket).
Transportation costs are out of pocket, so the monthly expense is large.
I bought office supplies, but ended up paying for them myself.
corbel
Architectural term for a structural piece jutting out from a wall to support weight above. Rare outside technical contexts.
The eaves of this old building are supported by stone corbels.
seam reinforcement
In sewing, a piece of fabric added under a seam to strengthen it. A specialized tailoring term.
This jacket has seam reinforcement in the shoulders, so it keeps its shape well.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の持ち出しを禁止するto prohibit taking something out (of a place)
Library books are prohibited from being taken outside the building.
- 〜が持ち出しになるto end up paying for something out of one's own pocket
I ended up paying the business trip's transportation costs out of my own pocket.
- 〈物〉の持ち出しを許可するto permit taking something out (of a place)
The company does not allow documents to be taken outside the office.
- 〈物〉を持ち出しで払うto pay for something out of pocket
I paid for the party expenses out of my own pocket.