Japanese word

代金

Pronunciation

Romajidaikin

Meaning

  • nouncost

Example

商品の代金は千円です。shō hin no dai kin wa sen en de su

The cost of the item is 1,000 yen.

Illustration for 代金 (cost)

More examples

お店は商品を渡す前に、代金を受け取ります。o mise wa shō hin o wata su mae ni dai kin o u ke to ri ma su

The store receives payment before handing over the item.

Core concept

It refers to the amount of money that changes hands when someone receives a product or service.

Common phrases

  • 代金を払うdai kin o hara u

    pay for the item

  • 代金を受け取るdai kin o u ke to ru

    receive payment

  • 代金を請求するdai kin o sei kyū su ru

    bill the customer

Similar words

値段nedan: The amount of money shown as the price of a product or service.
料金ryōkin: A charge for a service, facility, or membership.
費用hiyō: The money required for a particular purpose or activity.

Definition in Japanese

商品やサービスを受け取る際に支払う金銭。shō hin ya sā bi su o u ke to ru sai ni shi hara u kin sen

Word origin

代金 (daikin) combines 代 (dai, "charge") with 金 (kin, "money"), forming a word for money paid as the charge for goods or services.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 代金 (daikin) often names the money owed for a purchase, while 値段 (nedan) more often refers to the stated price.

Other meanings

  • paymentnoun

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