“Taking over another's debt” in Japanese
Short answer
Taking over another's debt in Japanese is “肩代わり” (katagawari). Full meaning: taking over another's debt, shouldering someone else's burden, subrogation.
Other ways to say “Taking over another's debt” in Japanese
肩替り
katagawari taking over another's debt, shouldering someone else's burden, subrogation
肩代り
katagawari taking over another's debt, shouldering someone else's burden, subrogation
肩がわり
katagawari taking over another's debt, shouldering someone else's burden, subrogation
肩替わり
katagawari taking over another's debt, shouldering someone else's burden, subrogation
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