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shikikin

しききん

deposit money ; money left with the owner when you first move in and when you move out, the owner in principle gives a part of it back

Note

[Shikikin (security deposit)] This is money entrusted to the landlord by a tenant when they rent a house. This money covers the cost of any repairs that need to be done after the tenant moves out.

Example

この アパートは、しききんと れいきんが ありません。

This apartment doesn't need a deposit and key money.

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