Japanese word

費用

Pronunciation

Romajihiyō

Meaning

  • nouncost

Example

この旅行の費用はいくらですか。ko no ryo kō no hi yō wa i ku ra de su ka

How much does this trip cost?

Illustration for 費用 (cost)

More examples

参加するための費用を先に確認しておきましょう。san ka su ru ta me no hi yō o saki ni kaku nin shi te o ki ma shō

Let's check the cost of participating in advance.

Core concept

Refers to the money required for a particular purpose, with attention to the amount needed rather than money in general.

Common phrases

  • 費用がかかるhi yō ga ka ka ru

    cost money

  • 費用を計算するhi yō o kei san su ru

    calculate the cost

  • 費用を抑えるhi yō o osa e ru

    keep costs down

  • 費用を負担するhi yō o fu tan su ru

    cover the cost

Similar words

お金okane: Money considered as something that can be held, paid, or used.
料金ryōkin: The amount paid to receive a service or use a facility.
出費shuppi: An amount of money spent for a specific purpose.

Definition in Japanese

ある目的のために必要となる金銭。a ru moku teki no ta me ni hitsu yō to na ru kin sen

Word origin

As a Sino-Japanese word, 費用 (hiyō) combines 費 (hi, "expense") and 用 (yō, "use"), giving the sense of money used or required for a purpose.

Usage tips

  • Compared with the everyday word お金 (okane), 費用 (hiyō) usually points to money needed for a specific activity or service and sounds more formal.

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