キャッシュレス

きゃっしゅれす
noun, na-adjective
cashless
descriptive
1. cashless
Not using physical cash for payments; using electronic payment methods such as credit cards, IC cards, or smartphone apps.
キャッシュレス決済(けっさい)が増(ふ)えている。
Cashless payments are increasing.
キャッシュレス社会(しゃかい)に移行(いこう)しつつある。
We are transitioning to a cashless society.
このお店(みせ)はキャッシュレス対応(たいおう)です。
This shop accepts cashless payments.

Usage

キャッシュレス refers to payment systems that don't require physical cash. Japan has been promoting cashless payments, though cash remains more prevalent than in many other developed countries.

Common patterns

Payment methods

Related Words

Compare: 現金(げんきん) (cash (physical money))
Related: 電子(でんし)マネー
Related: タッチ決済(けっさい) (contactless payment)
Related: セルフレジ (self-checkout)
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Added 2026.1.17 12:13 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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