What is the difference between "割引" and "割引き"?

"割引" means "discount" (N4), whereas "割引き" represents "discount" (N3).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "わりびき (waribiki)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

わりびき (waribiki)

N4 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

わりびき (waribiki)

N3 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "わりびき (waribiki)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

割引 (Level: N4): Translates to "discount" and is used when A reduction in price. Can be used as a noun or with する.
割引き (Level: N3): Maps to "discount" and carries the nuance of Often seen on price tags or heard in shops. Can be used as a noun or with する.

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "割引"

学生証を見せると割引があります。

If you show your student ID, you'll get a discount.

Bilingual Context for "割引き"

このスーパーはよく割引きがあります。

This supermarket often has discounts.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "学生証を見せると＿＿＿があります。" (Meaning: "If you show your student ID, you'll get a discount.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "割引" is used for "discount" in the context: "If you show your student ID, you'll get a discount.".