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What is the Kanji for 'Expense'? | 費

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Expense', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Expense' is 費.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Expense

    Reading

    kunyomiつい

    tsui

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Shellfish

    Example Word

    消費者: consumer. The Japanese noun '消費者 (しょうひしゃ)' means 'consumer'. This term refers to an individual or entity that purchases goods or services for personal use rather than for resale or commercial purposes. It is commonly used in economic, business, and marketing contexts. For example: Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious「消費者は環境意識が高まっている」(しょうひしゃはかんきょういしきがたかまっている). The company focuses on consumer needs「その会社は消費者のニーズに焦点を当てている」(そのかいしゃはしょうひしゃのニーズにしょうてんをあてている). The word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1046

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shellfish

Words Using

This kanji is used in 12 words:

    word

    交通費

    Meaning

    Transportation cost

    word

    Meaning

    Expense

    word

    費用

    Meaning

    Expense, Cost

    word

    国費

    Meaning

    National funds

    word

    食費

    Meaning

    Food expenses

    word

    私費

    Meaning

    Private expense

    word

    消費

    Meaning

    Consumption

    word

    学費

    Meaning

    Tuition

    word

    消費者

    Meaning

    Consumer

    word

    経費

    Meaning

    Expenses

    word

    費やす

    Meaning

    Consume, Spend

    word

    旅費

    Meaning

    Travel expenses

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lend, Loan

    kanji

    Meaning

    Member

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    Meaning

    Praise, Agree

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blame, Liability

    kanji

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rent, Fare

    kanji

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

    kanji

    Meaning

    Precious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Goods, Freight

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wealth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Savings

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Present, Presents

    kanji

    Meaning

    Purchase, Subscription

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bribe, Provide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wise, Clever

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    Meaning

    Congratulate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Compensate, Compensation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pierce, Sushi counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Levy, Installment

    kanji

    Meaning

    Robber, Rebel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grant, Deign to give

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bribe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gamble

    kanji

    Meaning

    Indulge in, Covet

    kanji

    Meaning

    Paste

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shamisen song

Learn the Kanji

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What does 費 mean?

費 means 'Expense'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.