Japanese word

料金

Pronunciation

Romajiryōkin

Meaning

  • nounfare

Example

バスの料金は五百円です。ba su no ryō kin wa go hyaku en de su

The bus fare is 500 yen.

Illustration for 料金 (fare)

More examples

予約すると、追加の料金はかかりません。yo yaku su ru to tsui ka no ryō kin wa ka ka ri ma se n

There is no extra charge when you book.

Core concept

Describes the money required in return for using a service, traveling, or receiving something provided.

Common phrases

  • 料金を支払うryō kin o shi hara u

    pay the fee

  • 料金を確認するryō kin o kaku nin su ru

    check the fee

Similar words

運賃unchin: The amount charged for traveling by public transport.
代金daikin: The amount paid to receive goods or a service.
費用hiyō: The money required to carry out a purpose or activity.

Definition in Japanese

商品やサービスの利用に対して支払う金額。shō hin ya sā bi su no ri yō ni tai shi te shi hara u kin gaku

Word origin

料金 (ryōkin) combines 料 (ryō, "fee") with 金 (kin, "money"), so its form connects a payment with the thing for which it is made.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 料金 (ryōkin) commonly follows the service or transport being paid for, such as a bus ride or a delivery service.

Other meanings

  • chargenoun
  • feenoun

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