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釣り銭
tsurisen
Description
釣り銭とは、買い物をしてお金を多く払った時に、店から返ってくるお金のことです。
"釣り銭" is the money returned by the store when you pay more than the purchase price.
「おつり」とも言い、日常の会話ではこちらの方がよく使われます。
Also called "おつり", which is more commonly used in everyday conversation.
Meanings
釣り銭tsurisen
change returned after overpaying for something
釣り銭をもらうのを忘れました。
I forgot to get my change.
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Notes
- Etymology
釣り (fishing/pulling back) + 銭 (money); refers to money 'drawn back' to the buyer.
- Nuance
釣り銭 is slightly formal; おつり is the everyday spoken word for the same thing.
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