旅費
来月の出張の旅費を計算してください。
Please calculate the travel expenses for next month's business trip.
Money spent on traveling, including transportation, accommodation, and meals.
旅費は会社が負担します。
The company will cover the travel expenses.
海外出張の旅費は高額になることが多い。
Travel expenses for overseas business trips are often substantial.
Often used in business or official contexts (e.g., reimbursement claims, budget planning).
Pro Tip
Business vs. Personal Context
In business, 旅費 often refers to reimbursable expenses (e.g., flights, hotels). For personal trips, terms like '旅行費用' (ryokō hiyō) or '旅代' (tabidai) are more common.
Gold Rule
Reimbursement Context
When submitting 旅費 for reimbursement, include receipts and specify the purpose (e.g., 出張, 研修).
Word Origin
旅 (ryo) = 'travel' + 費 (hi) = 'expense'. The compound dates to classical Japanese, reflecting the combined concept of travel costs.
Usage Notes
旅費 is a formal term typically used in business, academic, or official contexts. In casual speech, simpler terms like '旅行代' (ryokō-dai, 'travel money') may be used.