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How to say "Payment" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "payment", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
支払い
しはらい (shiharai)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
納入
のうにゅう (nōnyū)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "payment" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 支払い and 納入.
In Japanese, 支払い (しはらい (shiharai)) is typically associated with "payment" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Nouns that refer to the act of paying money for goods or services. Often used in conjunction with する.
On the other hand, 納入 (のうにゅう (nōnyū)) maps to "payment, delivery (of goods/services)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to the act of paying money. A literal translation of "payment" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "支払い"
この商品の支払いはクレジットカードでできますか？
Can I pay for this product by credit card?
Bilingual Context for "納入"
商品の納入は来週の予定です。
The delivery of the goods is scheduled for next week.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この商品の ＿＿＿ はクレジットカードでできますか？" (Meaning: "Can I pay for this product by credit card?")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "支払い" fits here because it means "payment" in the context of: "Can I pay for this product by credit card?". "納入" represents "payment, delivery (of goods/services)".