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敷金
A refundable sum paid at the start of a tenancy. Distinct from 礼金, which is never returned. Cleaning costs are often taken out of it.
Examples in context
敷金は家賃の二ヶ月分です
The security deposit is two months of rent
退去のとき敷金が戻ります
You get the security deposit back when you move out
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