pay in Japanese
pay in Japanese is 払う, 支払う — pay means to give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
pay in Japanese
払う
Pronounced: harau
(ambitransitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
支払う
Pronounced: shiharau
(ambitransitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
What does "pay" mean?
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verb To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
"Can you pay the plumber before he leaves?"
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verb To be worthwhile or profitable.
"Honesty pays in the long run."
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noun Money received for work; wages or salary.
"The pay here is decent, but the hours are long."
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pay in a sentence
- Can you pay the plumber before he leaves?
- She pays her rent on the first of the month.
- Honesty pays in the long run.
- The pay here is decent, but the hours are long.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "pay" in Japanese?
"pay" in Japanese is 払う, 支払う. pay means: To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
How do you pronounce 払う?
"pay" in Japanese is 払う, pronounced "harau".
How do you use "pay" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you pay the plumber before he leaves?" In Japanese, "pay" is 払う, 支払う.
Are there other ways to say "pay" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "pay": 払う, 支払う.
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