Japanese phrase
費用は___の負担でよろしいですか？ hi yō wa ___ no fu tan de yo ro shi i de su ka
Meaning
Is it okay for ___ to cover the cost?
When to use it
Checks who will be responsible for paying. This polite wording seeks confirmation about the agreed payer and suits business discussions.
Example dialogue
今回の費用は会社の負担でよろしいですか？ kon kai no hi yō wa kai sha no fu tan de yo ro shi i de su ka
Is it okay for the company to cover this cost?
はい、会社でお願いします。 ha i gai sha de o nega i shi ma su
Yes, please have the company cover it.