Meaning

Primary

Demand

Alternatives

Claim, Request, Charge

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You request then you request again. This is starting to turn into more of a demand if you ask me. Also can refer to a claim or a charge as well.

Reading

せいきゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

荷物を送った送料は後で請求可能だと言われています。

I'm told that I can claim a reimbursement later for the parcel shipping cost.

お金に困ってヤミ金から借りたら、法外な金額が請求されて余計困りました。

I desperately needed money, so I borrowed some as an illegal loan. Then I was charged illegal amount of money, so I am now in more trouble.

請求書の金額が間違っているように思うので私はその請求の取り消しを要請します。

I’m going to request a cancellation of the bill because I think we were billed for the wrong amount.

Kanji Composition