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(informal, figuratively) A very small or insufficient amount (especially of a salary).

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peanuts

Source Word

peanuts

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

figuratively informal plural plural-only

(informal, figuratively) A very small or insufficient amount (especially of a salary).

Japanese Meaning

非常に少ない量、特に給料などのわずかな金額を指す。 / ごく僅かな金額や量

I can't keep working for peanuts; I need a fair wage to support my family.

こんなほんのわずかな給料で働き続けるわけにはいきません。家族を養うためにもっとまともな賃金が必要です。

Sense（1）

(informal, figuratively) A very small or insufficient amount (especially of a salary).

It's a fun job, but it pays peanuts.