English–Japanese
“expense” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishuppi
Example
大きな出費は避けたいです。ō ki na shup pi wa sa ke ta i de su
I want to avoid a large expense.
How to say “expense” in Japanese
“Expense” in Japanese is 出費 (shuppi).
The core sense of 出費 (shuppi) is money that leaves a person's available resources as part of paying for something.
Example sentences with 出費
毎月の出費を記録しています。mai tsuki no shup pi o ki roku shi te i ma su
I keep track of my monthly expenses.
Tips for using 出費
- In conversation, 出費 (shuppi) commonly appears when people weigh everyday plans against their budgets, such as deciding whether a trip or hobby is affordable.