Meaning

Primary

Calculation

Alternatives

Counting, Allowance, Payment, Bill, Check

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you use your intuition to determine the amount of something, you'll end up doing the calculations in your head. You do the same thing when it's time to pay your bill at dinner too: just determine the amount in your head, go with your intuition, and all should be good.

Reading

かんじょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. However, uses a reading you didn’t learn, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

If you're having trouble with the calculation of your bill, just call Joe (じょう)! He’s surprisingly good with numbers, so whenever you’re lost at the restaurant table, just give him a quick call.

Context

Context Sentences

お勘定をお願いします。

Can I have the check, please?

Kanji Composition