消費
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Noun meaning 'consumption' or 'expenditure'. Used in contexts like economics, shopping, or resource use. Example: 『消費が増える』 (shouhi ga fueru, 'consumption increases').
Theme
In a supermarket, User and their colleague Mika talk about reducing household consumption to save money.
消費
しょうひ
consumption
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a shop where you 'consume' goods by spending money. The word sounds like 'sho-hi' — think 'shop' and 'high' expenditure! 'Shop high' → 消費 (shouhi, 'consumption').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『消費』 (shouhi, 'consumption') is a key economic term often discussed in media and business contexts. It's related to consumer behavior and spending patterns, such as during shopping seasons like 『お中元』 (ochuugen, 'mid-year gift-giving') or 『お歳暮』 (oseibo, 'year-end gift-giving').
Forms
Base: 消費Noun meaning 'consumption' or 'expenditure'. Used in contexts like economics, shopping, or resource use. Example: 『消費が増える』 (shouhi ga fueru, 'consumption increases').