What does 会計 mean?
会計 is a Japanese noun meaning “account, finance” in English. It can also be translated as “bill (at a restaurant), accountant, settlement (of a bill, fee, etc.), payment” depending on context. It is written as 会計 in kanji, かいけい in hiragana, and kaikei in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
会計係は会計が不足しているのがわかった。
The treasurer was short in his accounts.
チェックアウトしたいので、会計をおねがいします。
I'd like to check out. Do you have my bill?
会社は元会計を相手取って訴訟を起こした。
The company took action against its former accountant.