This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

掛け捨て

Readings

Kana: かけすて、かけずて
Romaji: kakesute, kakezute
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

failing to honor (honour) an installment payment (instalment)

Kanji

Readings: カイ、 ケイ、 か.ける、 -か.ける、 か.け、 -か.け、 -が.け、 か.かる、 -か.かる、 -が.かる、 か.かり、 -が.かり、 かかり、 -がかり
Meanings: hang, suspend, depend, arrive at, tax, pour
Readings: シャ、 す.てる
Meanings: discard, throw away, abandon, resign, reject, sacrifice

Example Sentence

この(たね)保険(ほけん)()()てが(おお)い。
➥With this type of insurance, most policies don't come with a maturity refund.
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