Meaning

Primary

Request

Alternatives

Charge, Claim

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You request then you request again… Yep, this sounds like a requestto me.

請求 isn't just any old casual request — it's used when formally requesting something from another party. It often involves payment requests (like a charge), but can also refer to asking for things like application forms or informational materials. It can even refer to the kind of claim you file in court.

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

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 from a loan shark, but then they demanded an exorbitant sum from me and my situation got even worse.

請求書の金額が間違っていると思うので、請求の取り消しをお願いしたいです。

I'd like to request a cancellation of this bill because I believe the amount on it is incorrect.

荷物の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's shipping cost.

Kanji Composition