(へんきん)

へんきん
noun, suru verb
refund
1. refund; money back
The return of money paid, typically when goods are returned, services are not provided, or a purchase is canceled.
不良品(ふりょうひん)だったので返金(へんきん)してもらった。
It was defective, so I got a refund.
返金(へんきん)にはレシート(れしーと)必要(ひつよう)です。
A receipt is required for a refund.
全額(ぜんがく)返金(へんきん)をお(ねが)いしたい。
I would like to request a full refund.

USAGE:

Used as a noun or with する to form a verb.

  • 返金(へんきん)する: to refund
  • 返金(へんきん)()ける: to receive a refund
  • 返金(へんきん)(もと)める: to request a refund

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 全額(ぜんがく)返金(へんきん): full refund
  • 一部(いちぶ)返金(へんきん): partial refund
  • 返金(へんきん)保証(ほしょう): money-back guarantee
  • 返金(へんきん)対応(たいおう): refund handling

CONSUMER CONTEXT:

  • Japanese stores often have strict return policies
  • Online purchases typically have a 返品(へんぴん)返金(へんきん)期間(きかん) (return/refund period)
  • Some stores only offer 交換(こうかん) (exchange) rather than refunds