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2005.11.16(Review of 2004.03.23 edition)

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Today's Lesson
DOWN PAYMENT   頭金

Explanation

  • A down payment is an amount of money (part of the full price) paid at the time of purchase when buying something on credit.
  • down payment は、クレジット支払いで商品を購入する際に、初回分として支払う金額のことで、総額の一部の金額になります。

examples

  1. We're saving our money for a down payment on a house.
  2. (a jeweler to a customer)
    If you can't afford to pay for the engagement ring all at once, you can make a 20% down payment now and then pay the rest in monthly installments.
  3. (advertisement for a car dealer)
    With a down payment of just $500, you can drive home a new car today!

英会話レッスンGoodbye!