Japanese word

明細

Pronunciation

Romajimeisai

Meaning

  • noundetails

Example

注文の明細を確認します。chū mon no mei sai o kaku nin shi ma su

I check the details of my order.

Illustration for 明細 (details)

More examples

請求書には料金の明細が記載されています。sei kyū sho ni wa ryō kin no mei sai ga ki sai sa re te i ma su

The bill includes a breakdown of the charges.

Core concept

Shows the separate parts of something so its overall content can be understood clearly.

Common phrases

  • 料金の明細ryō kin no mei sai

    breakdown of the charges

  • 明細を発行するmei sai o hak kō su ru

    issue an itemized statement

  • 明細を提出するmei sai o tei shutsu su ru

    submit the details

Similar words

内訳uchiwake: A list showing how a total is divided into separate items or amounts.
詳細shōsai: Specific information that explains the parts or features of something.

Definition in Japanese

注文や取引などの内容を項目ごとに細かく示したもの。chū mon ya torihiki na do no nai yō o kō moku go to ni koma ka ku shime shi ta mo no

Word origin

明細 (meisai, "details") combines 明 (mei, "clear") and 細 (sai, "fine"), expressing content set out clearly in fine detail.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese business contexts, 明細 (meisai) often labels a line-by-line record of charges or items on receipts, invoices, and bills.

Other meanings

  • itemized statementnoun
  • breakdownnoun

Related words

  • 明細化meisaikaitemizationnoun

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