Japanese phrase
___は自己負担ですか？ ___ wa ji ko fu tan de su ka
Meaning
Do I have to cover ___ on my own?
When to use it
Checks whether a cost must be covered by the speaker. This is useful for confirming payment rules in school, travel, and service settings.
Example dialogue
授業料は自己負担ですか？ ju gyō ryō wa ji ko fu tan de su ka
Do I have to cover the tuition on my own?
はい、各自で払います。 ha i kaku ji de hara i ma su
Yes, each student pays for it.