JLPT · Level 132
15 words
Japanese word
月謝
Pronunciation
Romajigessha
Meaning
- nounmonthly lesson fee
Example
ピアノの月謝は一万円です。pi a no no ges sha wa ichi man en de su
The monthly piano lesson fee is 10,000 yen.
More examples
今月の月謝を、期限までに納めてください。kon getsu no ges sha o ki gen ma de ni osa me te ku da sa i
Please pay this month's lesson fee by the deadline.
Core concept
Refers to the payment made each month to continue receiving regular instruction.
Common phrases
月謝を払うges sha o hara u
pay the monthly lesson fee
月謝を納めるges sha o osa me ru
pay the monthly lesson fee
月謝を振り込むges sha o fu ri ko mu
transfer the monthly lesson fee
Similar words
授業料jugyōryō: A fee charged for instruction, often set for a school term or period.
受講料jukōryō: A fee paid for taking a course or series of lessons.
レッスン料ressunryō: A fee charged for regular lessons, especially in a skill or hobby.
Definition in Japanese
学問や技芸などを継続して教わるために月ごとに納める金銭。gaku mon ya gi gei na do o kei zoku shi te oso wa ru ta me ni tsuki go to ni osa me ru kin sen
Word origin
月謝 (gessha) combines 月 (getsu, "month") with 謝 (sha, "thanks"), describing a monthly payment offered as a form of thanks for instruction.
Usage tips
- The term 月謝 (gessha) commonly applies to recurring payments for piano schools, martial arts classes, and other organized lessons, not only academic tutoring.