Japanese word

交通費

Pronunciation

Romajikōtsūhi

Meaning

  • nountransportation expenses

Example

会社が交通費を負担します。kai sha ga kō tsū hi o fu tan shi ma su

The company covers transportation expenses.

Illustration for 交通費 (transportation expenses)

More examples

アルバイトの交通費が毎月支給されます。a ru ba i to no kō tsū hi ga mai tsuki shi kyū sa re ma su

Transportation expenses for my part-time job are paid every month.

Core concept

交通費 (kōtsūhi) centers on the money required to move from one place to another, whether for commuting or a particular trip.

Common phrases

  • 交通費が出るkō tsū hi ga de ru

    get transportation expenses covered

  • 交通費を支給するkō tsū hi o shi kyū su ru

    pay transportation expenses

  • 交通費を負担するkō tsū hi o fu tan su ru

    cover transportation expenses

  • 交通費を申請するkō tsū hi o shin sei su ru

    apply for transportation expense reimbursement

  • 交通費を立て替えるkō tsū hi o ta te ka e ru

    pay transportation expenses upfront

Similar words

運賃unchin: The fare charged for a ride on public transportation.
通勤費tsūkinhi: Money spent or reimbursed for regular travel between home and work.

Definition in Japanese

人が移動するために必要な運賃や料金。hito ga i dō su ru ta me ni hitsu yō na un chin ya ryō kin

Word origin

交通 (kōtsū, "transportation") and 費 (hi, "cost") combine to form 交通費 (kōtsūhi), meaning money spent on transportation.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese workplaces, 交通費 (kōtsūhi) often includes commuting reimbursement as well as fares for business trips, so it can cover more than one particular journey.

Other meanings

  • travel expensesnoun
  • carfarenoun

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