内 金(うちきん)

うちきん

noun

part payment; partial advance payment

1. part payment; partial advance payment

A portion of the total price paid before the goods or services are delivered, with the balance settled later. Unlike a deposit securing a contract, it counts directly against the amount owed.

内金(うちきん)を入(い)れた。

I put down a part payment.

代金(だいきん)の半分(はんぶん)を内金(うちきん)として払(はら)った。

I paid half the price as a part payment.

内金(うちきん)を受(う)け取(と)った時点(じてん)で、商品(しょうひん)を確保(かくほ)しておきます。

We will set the item aside as soon as we receive the part payment.

Money paid toward a price before delivery. The amount is deducted from the final bill, so it is always part of the price rather than an extra charge.

Common collocations

内金(うちきん)を入(い)れる: to put down a part payment
内金(うちきん)を払(はら)う: to pay part of the price up front
内金(うちきん)として: as a part payment

Similar words

手付金(てつけきん): deposit — secures a contract and can be forfeited if the buyer withdraws
頭金(あたまきん): down payment — the first, larger payment in an installment purchase
前払金(まえばらいきん): advance payment — money paid ahead of delivery, often the full amount

Related Words

Related: 手付金(てつけきん)

Related: 頭金(あたまきん)

Related: 前払金(まえばらいきん)

Compare: 前受金 (advance payment received)

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Added 2026.7.30 3:17 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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