出張費
出張費は会社が負担します。
The company covers the business trip expenses.
The costs incurred during a business trip, typically including transportation, accommodation, meals, and other incidental expenses.
今月の出張費は5万円です。
The business trip expenses this month are 50,000 yen.
出張費の精算をお願いします。
Please submit your business trip expense report for reimbursement.
出張費 is a compound noun formed from 出張 (business trip) and 費 (expense/cost). It is commonly used in corporate and office settings.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from personal travel expenses
出張費 specifically refers to expenses incurred during business trips. Do not use it for personal vacations or non-work-related travel, even if the costs are similar.
Gold Rule
Use formal reporting procedures
When submitting 出張費, follow your company's expense reporting procedures, including submitting receipts and itemized lists of expenses.
Word Origin
出張費 is a compound word formed from 出張 (しゅっちょう, 'business trip') and 費 (ひ, 'expense'). 出張 itself is composed of 出 (でる, 'to go out') and 張 (はる, 'to extend/stretch'), while 費 is a suffix meaning 'cost' or 'expense'. The term reflects the costs associated with traveling for work purposes.
Usage Notes
出張費 is a formal term primarily used in business contexts. It is always written in kanji and is not typically used in casual conversation. When discussing personal travel, terms like 旅費 (りょひ, 'travel expenses') or 旅行費 (りょこうひ, 'vacation expenses') are more appropriate.