Japanese word

安価

Pronunciation

Romajianka

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveinexpensive

Example

この靴は安価です。ko no kutsu wa an ka de su

These shoes are inexpensive.

Illustration for 安価 (inexpensive)

More examples

この店では、安価な定食を気軽に楽しめます。ko no mise de wa an ka na tei shoku o ki garu ni tano shi me ma su

You can enjoy an inexpensive set meal at this restaurant.

Core concept

Presents an item or service as available at a relatively low cost, with a neutral and often formal tone.

Common phrases

  • 安価に手に入れるan ka ni te ni i re ru

    obtain inexpensively

  • 安価な製品an ka na sei hin

    inexpensive products

  • 安価で販売するan ka de han bai su ru

    sell at a low price

Similar words

格安kakuyasu: Describes something sold at a notably low price, often as a bargain.
手ごろtegoro: Describes a cost that is affordable and within a person's means.
安上がりyasuagari: Describes a choice that requires little money overall.

Definition in Japanese

値段が比較的低いさま。ne dan ga hi kaku teki hiku i sa ma

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 安価 (anka) is formed from 安 (an, "inexpensive") and 価 (ka, "price or value").

Usage tips

  • Product descriptions often use 安価 (anka) to state a low price objectively, whereas 安い (yasui) can sound more conversational and direct.

Opposites

Related words

  • 安価さankasalow costnoun

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