Japanese word

値段

Pronunciation

Romajinedan

Meaning

  • nounprice

Example

その値段を教えてください。so no ne dan o oshi e te ku da sa i

Please tell me the price.

Illustration for 値段 (price)

More examples

この本の値段はいくらですか。ko no hon no ne dan wa i ku ra de su ka

What is the price of this book?

この靴は思ったより値段が安いです。ko no kutsu wa omo tta yo ri ne dan ga yasu i de su

The price of these shoes is lower than I expected.

Core concept

Refers to the money set or requested in exchange for a product or service.

Common phrases

  • 値段を聞くne dan o ki ku

    ask the price

  • 値段が高いne dan ga taka i

    the price is high

  • 値段が安いne dan ga yasu i

    the price is low

  • 値段を比べるne dan o kura be ru

    compare prices

Similar words

価格kakaku: The stated amount of money for a product or service.
料金ryōkin: The amount of money requested for providing a service.
代金daikin: The money given in payment for a product or service.

Definition in Japanese

商品やサービスと引き換えに支払うよう定められた金額。shō hin ya sā bi su to hi ki ka e ni shi hara u yō sada me ra re ta kin gaku

Word origin

値段 (nedan) is a Japanese compound of 値 (ne, "value") and 段 (dan, "level"), with 段 indicating a degree or amount.

Usage tips

  • A shop may lower a price during a sale, so price commonly appears when comparing offers for the same kind of item.

Other meanings

  • costnoun

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