المعنى
An informal question asking if a receipt is required.
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينWhen paying, the cashier might ask you, "レシート＿＿＿？" (Do you need a receipt?)
You've just bought something. The cashier asks, "レシートは＿＿＿か？" (Do you require a receipt?)
A friend asks, "これ、＿＿＿？" (Do you need this?)
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The word 'レシート' (reshiito) is a loanword from the English word 'receipt'. It came into common use in Japan as Western-style commerce and accounting practices became more prevalent, particularly after the Meiji Restoration (1868). Before this, traditional Japanese businesses had their own methods of documenting transactions, often involving ledgers or handwritten chits, but the concept of a formal 'receipt' as understood in the West was introduced later. The katakana spelling 'レシート' accurately reflects the pronunciation of the English word. The 'いる' (iru) is a common, informal verb meaning 'to need' or 'to be necessary' in this context. Its usage here makes the phrase a casual inquiry, frequently heard in retail or service settings when a transaction is completed and the staff is asking the customer if they require a printed receipt.
