Meaning

Primary

Collecting Money

Alternative

Money Collection

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you collect gold you are collecting money (or doing money collection). Of course, back in the day gold was like money, which is why this word works the way it does. Hopefully you don't have to deal with too much 集金 in your daily life. We'll try to keep WaniKani nice and reasonably priced for you.

集金 often refers to collecting bills, dues, or fees in person or through a designated representative. This can be carried out by a business, an organization, or even just a small group of people.

Reading

しゅうきん
  • 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • ガスの集金

    gas payment collection

    九月の集金

    payment collection for September

    毎月の集金

    monthly payment collection

Context Sentences

今日は集金の日です。

Today is the day of money collection.

もしもし、集金のお知らせでお電話しました。

Hello, I'm calling to notify you for the collection of money.

先日、集金に行ったら、お客さんのお金が足りなかったので、代わりに玉ねぎを二つもらってきました。

When I went to collect money the other day, the client didn't have enough money, so I got two onions instead.

Kanji Composition