会計(かいけい)

かいけい
noun
bill; payment; accounting
finance
See also: お会計(かいけい) (polite form)
1. payment, bill, check
The act of paying for something, especially at a restaurant or store.
お会計(かいけい)をお願(ねが)いします。
Check, please. / May I have the bill?
Very common phrase in restaurants
別(べつ)会計(かいけい)でお願(ねが)いします。
Separate checks, please.
会計(かいけい)はレジでお願(ねが)いします。
Please pay at the register.
2. accounting, finance
The management or recording of financial transactions.
I am in charge of the company's accounting.
She works at an accounting firm.
I am studying to qualify as an accountant.

Common patterns

Usage

  • In restaurants, お会計(かいけい) is polite; you can also say お勘定(かんじょう)お願(ねが)いします
  • Signs at stores often say 会計(かいけい) or レジ for the checkout area