Japanese Conversation · Level 44
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Japanese word
会費
Pronunciation
Romajikaihi
Meaning
- nounmembership fee
Example
会費は月に千円です。kai hi wa tsuki ni sen en de su
The membership fee is one thousand yen a month.
More examples
入会時に会費を払います。nyū kai ji ni kai hi o hara i ma su
I pay the membership fee when I join.
Core concept
Marks the money paid to remain part of a group and take part in its activities.
Common phrases
会費を払うkai hi o hara u
pay a membership fee
会費を集めるkai hi o atsu me ru
collect membership fees
Similar words
会員費kaiinhi: A regular payment that members make for continued membership in an organization.
Definition in Japanese
会や団体に所属し、活動やサービスを受けるために支払う金銭。kai ya dan tai ni sho zoku shi katsu dō ya sā bi su o u ke ru ta me ni shi hara u kin sen
Word origin
会 (kai, "meeting" or "association") + 費 (hi, "expense") forms a compound meaning an expense paid to an association.
Usage tips
- English speakers often use dues for regular payments to a club or organization, while membership fee can also mean the charge for joining.
Related words
- 会費制kaihiseimembership fee systemnoun