Japanese Word · Intermediate
みかじめ料
protection money
Pronunciation: [mʲika̠ʑime̞ɾʲo̞ː]
Meaning
protection money
Example
暴力団にみかじめ料を請求された。
The gang demanded cash for protection.
Practice tips
- Practice みかじめ料 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.