high interest rate
Refers to a high rate of interest on loans or deposits. Often contrasted with 低利 (ていり, low interest).
See also: 低利
A high-interest loan is hard to repay.
この銀行は高利の定期預金を提供している。
This bank offers high-interest time deposits.
Compound of 高 (こう, high) and 利 (り, interest/profit).