1.
refund; repayment
The return of money paid, such as when canceling a purchase, unused tickets, or overpayment.
切符の払戻しを受けた。
I received a refund for the ticket.
払戻し手数料がかかります。
A refund processing fee will be charged.
キャンセルした場合、払戻しはできません。
In case of cancellation, refunds are not available.
FORMATION:
払い (paying) + 戻し (returning)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 払戻しを受ける (to receive a refund)
- 払戻しを請求する (to request a refund)
- 払戻し手数料 (refund fee)
- 払戻し期限 (refund deadline)
CONTEXT:
Commonly used for transportation tickets, event tickets, insurance policies, and financial products. The term is more formal than 「返金」.
Related Words
Synonym:
返金 (refund (casual))