Lexical entry

クレジット

kurejitto

A general loanword for credit, installment sales, credit cards, and film or TV credits.

Business & WorkPure GairaigoAbbreviationSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for financial credit, selling on account, a credit card, or the credit roll at the end of a film or TV program. It can also mean credits given to a creator or other holder.

finance and account credit
installment sale
credit card
end credits and attribution

Examples

Example Sentences

この店では支払いにクレジットが使えます。

You can use credit for payment at this store.

generated example

映画が終わると、スタッフの名前がクレジットとして流れた。

When the movie ended, the staff names scrolled as credits.

generated example

高価な家電をクレジットで購入することにした。

I decided to purchase the expensive appliance on credit.

generated example

クレジットカード

A card used to make purchases on credit.

エンドロール

The list of credits shown at the end of a film or television program.

スタッフロール

The list of cast and crew members shown at the end of a movie, TV show, or video game.

エンディングロール

The list of cast and crew shown at the end of a film or TV show.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: possible-abbreviation
Active language: English