利子
りし
rishi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
利子 (りし (rishi)) means "Interest (on a loan)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Interest (on a loan)
Also : interest (on a deposit)
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Example Sentences
銀行の定期預金には利子がついており、毎年複利で増えていく。
ぎんこうのていきよきんにはりしがついており、まいとしふくりでふえていく。
Bank fixed deposits earn interest and grow each year through compound interest.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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