payment
Derived from the Old French 'paiment', from 'paier' meaning 'to pay'.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈpeɪ.mənt/en-US]
remittance
formal
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settlement
neutral
/
compensation
formal
/
transaction
neutral
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disbursement
formal
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concept of exchange
untranslatable
(Captures the broader idea of payment but does not translate directly.)
Antonyms
debt
A payment is a transfer of money or goods made to fulfill a financial obligation. It can occur in various forms, including cash, checks, or electronic transactions. The term encompasses various synonyms such as remittance, settlement, and compensation, which may be used in specific contexts. Notably, the broader concept described as 'concept of exchange' does not translate directly into English, as it reflects cultural practices surrounding economic transactions that run beyond simple monetary exchanges.
regular
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- I received my monthly salary as a payment for my work. — 私は仕事の対価として月給を受け取りました。
- The company issued a payment to settle the invoice. — 会社は請求書の清算のために支払いを行いました。
- He made a payment for the new car in full. — 彼は新しい車のために全額支払いをしました。
- Her late fees are part of the payment for the overdue library books. — 彼女の延滞料金は、期限を過ぎた図書館の本のための支払いの一部です。
- The online store allows for multiple methods of payment including credit cards and PayPal. — オンラインストアでは、クレジットカードやPayPalを含む複数の支払い方法が利用可能です。
register: formal