Japanese word

月額

Pronunciation

Romajigetsugaku

Meaning

  • nounmonthly fee

Example

このサービスの月額は三千円です。ko no sā bi su no getsu gaku wa san zen en de su

The monthly fee for this service is 3,000 yen.

Illustration for 月額 (monthly fee)

More examples

月額を払えば、家族もこのサービスを使えます。getsu gaku o hara e ba ka zoku mo ko no sā bi su o tsuka e ma su

If you pay the monthly fee, your family can use this service too.

Core concept

Treats a recurring service cost as a single amount measured per month.

Common phrases

  • 月額を払うgetsu gaku o hara u

    pay the monthly fee

  • 月額料金getsu gaku ryō kin

    monthly fee

Definition in Japanese

一か月ごとに定めたり支払ったりする料金の額。ichi ka getsu go to ni sada me ta ri shi hara tta ri su ru ryō kin no gaku

Word origin

月 (getsu, "month") combines with 額 (gaku, "amount") to form 月額 (getsugaku), meaning an amount set or charged for each month.

Usage tips

  • 月額 (getsugaku) is common in Japanese descriptions of subscriptions and rental plans, where it marks the recurring price rather than a one-time payment.

Other meanings

  • monthly amountnoun

Opposites

  • 年額nengakuannual feenoun

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