Japanese · Daily Life
料金
ryoukin
Fee / Charge / Fare
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A payment required for a service or product. Used for transport fares, service charges, and utility bills in everyday Japanese.
Example
電車の料金はいくらですか？
How much is the train fare?
Etymology
料金 (ryoukin) consists of 料, meaning 'material' or 'cost,' and 金, meaning 'money.' Historically, the term indicates the monetary charges for services rendered.
How & Where It’s Used
料金 is used in both formal written contexts, such as invoicing and pricing lists, and informal spoken contexts when discussing costs and expenses. It is common across the country with no regional differences.