What does 敷金 mean?
敷金 is a Japanese noun meaning “deposit (on a rented flat)” in English. It is written as 敷金 in kanji, しききん in hiragana, and shikikin in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
引っ越すとき敷金が返ってきた。
I got my deposit back when I moved out.
このアパートは敷金が二か月分だ。
The deposit on this flat is two months' rent.