～費
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Noun suffix meaning 'cost' or 'expense' for something. Attaches to other nouns to form compound words, e.g., 『交通費』 (koutsuuhi, 'transportation cost').
Theme
User and their friend Mika are planning a weekend trip to Kyoto, discussing budget and expenses for accommodations and activities.
～費
～ひ
cost of ~
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'fee' you pay for something — it's the cost. The kanji 『費』 (hi) looks like a receipt with numbers, reminding you of expenses. 'Fee' → ～費 (hi, 'cost of ~').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～費』 (hi) is commonly used in compound words for various costs, such as 『交通費』 (koutsuuhi, 'transportation cost') or 『食費』 (shokuhi, 'food cost'). It's often seen in budgets and financial discussions.
Forms
Base: ～費Noun suffix meaning 'cost' or 'expense' for something. Attaches to other nouns to form compound words, e.g., 『交通費』 (koutsuuhi, 'transportation cost').