English–Japanese
“living expenses” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiseikatsuhi
Example
今月は生活費が足りません。kon getsu wa sei katsu hi ga ta ri ma se n
I do not have enough money for living expenses this month.
How to say “living expenses” in Japanese
“Living expenses” in Japanese is 生活費 (seikatsuhi).
Refers to the money spent on the basic needs and regular activities of everyday living.
Example sentences with 生活費
家賃が安い町に引っ越して、生活費を節約しています。ya chin ga yasu i machi ni hi kko shi te sei katsu hi o setsu yaku shi te i ma su
I moved to a town with lower rent and am saving on living expenses.
Tips for using 生活費
- The word 生活費 (seikatsuhi) is useful in conversations about moving out because rent and other household costs are normally considered part of it.