払う

はらう

To pay; to brush away

N4verb·harau

How to remember it

払 evokes 'brushing off' the money you owe to settle a debt.

Example sentences

  • レジで現金を払った。

    レジでげんきんをはらった。

    I paid in cash at the register.

  • 会費はもう払ってある。

    かいひはもうはらってある。

    The membership fee is already paid.

Usage

Godan verb; takes を for the amount paid (現金を払う).

Related words

支払う支払い返す借りる

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