Japanese Conversation · Level 47
90 words
Japanese word
価格
Pronunciation
Romajikakaku
Meaning
- nounprice
Example
価格を教えてください。ka kaku o oshi e te ku da sa i
Please tell me the price.
More examples
新しい商品の価格が決まりました。atara shi i shō hin no ka kaku ga ki ma ri ma shi ta
The price of the new product has been decided.
Core concept
Centers on the amount of money set or asked for something that is bought.
Common phrases
価格を決めるka kaku o ki me ru
set the price
価格を下げるka kaku o sa ge ru
lower the price
価格を上げるka kaku o a ge ru
raise the price
Similar words
値段nedan: The amount of money asked for a product or service in casual conversation.
Definition in Japanese
商品やサービスを買うために必要な金額。shō hin ya sā bi su o ka u ta me ni hitsu yō na kin gaku
Word origin
価格 (kakaku) combines 価 (ka, "value") and 格 (kaku, "standard"), forming a Sino-Japanese compound for a monetary amount.
Usage tips
- 価格 (kakaku) is common in written and formal contexts, while 値段 (nedan) is more usual in casual speech for a price.
Other meanings
- costnoun
- valuenoun