What does 前借り mean in Japanese?

前借り (まえがり) means advance.

Is 前借り a common Japanese word?

前借り is part of our Extra high-frequency vocabulary list, beyond the JLPT N5–N1 word lists.

advance

前借り (まえがり, maegari) is a bonus vocabulary word meaning “advance”.

会社かいしゃから来月らいげつの給料きゅうりょうを前借まえがりした

I received an advance from the company on next month's salary.

彼かれはお金かねを前借まえがりした。

He borrowed the money in advance.

給料きゅうりょうの前借まえがりをお願ねがいできますか。

May I have an advance on my salary?

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