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How to say "Claim" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "claim", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
請求
せいきゅう (seikyuu)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
遺留分侵害額請求
いりゅうぶんしんがいがくせいきゅう (iryuubunshingaigakuseikyuu)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "claim" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 請求 and 遺留分侵害額請求.
In Japanese, 請求 (せいきゅう (seikyuu)) is typically associated with "claim, demand, request (for payment)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often used in contexts of asking for money or compensation. Can be a noun.
On the other hand, 遺留分侵害額請求 (いりゅうぶんしんがいがくせいきゅう (iryuubunshingaigakuseikyuu)) maps to "claim for amount infringing on legally reserved portion" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "claim" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "請求"
彼は修理代金を私に請求した。
He billed me for the repair costs.
Bilingual Context for "遺留分侵害額請求"
私は遺留分侵害額請求に興味があります。
I am interested in claim for amount infringing on legally reserved portion.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼は修理代金を私に ＿＿＿ した。" (Meaning: "He billed me for the repair costs.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "請求" fits here because it means "claim, demand, request (for payment)" in the context of: "He billed me for the repair costs.". "遺留分侵害額請求" represents "claim for amount infringing on legally reserved portion".