Japanese word

手数料

Pronunciation

Romajitesūryō

Meaning

  • nounfee

Example

銀行で手数料を払います。gin kō de te sū ryō o hara i ma su

I pay a fee at the bank.

Illustration for 手数料 (fee)

More examples

現金を引き出すと、手数料がかかります。gen kin o hi ki da su to te sū ryō ga ka ka ri ma su

A fee is charged when you withdraw cash.

Core concept

Describes a separate payment made for a service, procedure, or transaction rather than for the main item itself.

Common phrases

  • 手数料を払うte sū ryō o hara u

    pay a fee

  • 手数料がかかるte sū ryō ga ka ka ru

    incur a fee

  • 手数料を取るte sū ryō o to ru

    charge a fee

Similar words

料金ryōkin: A stated amount that must be paid for a service or its use.
費用hiyō: The money required for an activity, process, or plan.
代金daikin: The money paid in return for goods or services.

Definition in Japanese

サービスの利用や取引の手続きなどに対して支払う金銭。sā bi su no ri yō ya torihiki no te tsuzu ki na do ni tai shi te shi hara u kin sen

Word origin

手数料 (tesūryō) consists of 手 (te, "hand") and 数 (sū, "number"), which form 手数 (tesū, "work or effort"), plus 料 (ryō, "charge").

Usage tips

  • Online services often show a fee as a separate charge, so the advertised price may not be the final amount paid.

Other meanings

  • commissionnoun

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