Japanese word

コスト

Pronunciation

Romajikosuto

Meaning

  • nouncost

Example

コストを下げる必要があります。ko su to o sa ge ru hitsu yō ga a ri ma su

We need to lower costs.

Illustration for コスト (cost)

More examples

新しい方法ならコストを抑えられます。atara shi i hō hō na ra ko su to o osa e ra re ma su

This new method can help us control costs.

Core concept

Describes the money, time, or effort required to obtain something or make something happen.

Common phrases

  • コストがかかるko su to ga ka ka ru

    cost money

  • コストを削減するko su to o saku gen su ru

    reduce costs

  • コストを抑えるko su to o osa e ru

    keep costs down

  • コストを計算するko su to o kei san su ru

    calculate costs

Similar words

費用hiyō: The money needed for a particular purpose or activity.
出費shuppi: Money that is spent for a particular purpose.
料金ryōkin: The amount charged for a service or facility.
経費keihi: Money spent to run a business or carry out an activity.

Definition in Japanese

ある物や事を得たり実現したりするために必要な金額や負担。a ru mono ya koto o e ta ri jitsu gen shi ta ri su ru ta me ni hitsu yō na kin gaku ya fu tan

Word origin

The Japanese word コスト (kosuto, "cost") is borrowed from English cost, which comes through Old French coste from Latin costa, meaning "rib" or "side."

Usage tips

  • English uses cost as both a noun and a verb, as in "The cost is high" and "It costs less," a pattern common in daily conversation.

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