費
Kanji · N2
費 / expense
Kanji for expense, cost, or spend.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヒ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つい.やす、つい.える | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
費 carries the meaning expense, cost, or spend.
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Common compounds with 費
社費しゃひcompany expenses / at company expense
雑費ざっぴmiscellaneous expenses
消費しょうひconsumption / expenditure / spending
費用ひようcost / expense
浪費ろうひwaste / extravagance
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