noun
deposit received; money held in trust
Refers to money that a business or organization temporarily holds on behalf of a customer, such as a security deposit, advance payment, or funds held in escrow. Common in accounting and legal contexts.
アパートを借りるときに預かり金を払った。
I paid a deposit when I rented the apartment.
この預かり金は契約が終わったら返金さ
This deposit will be refunded when the contract ends.
Compound of 預かり (noun form of 預かる, 'to take into custody') + 金 ('money').