消費
shōhiThe act of using or spending money on goods and services.
消費税は商品の価格に含まれています。
The consumption tax is included in the price of goods.
Often used in economic and financial contexts.
The process of utilizing resources or energy.
この機械の電力消費は低いです。
This machine has low power consumption.
Used in technical contexts to describe energy or resource usage.
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💡Pro Tip
Economic Context
In economic discussions, '消費' often refers to spending by households and businesses.
⚡Gold Rule
Technical vs. General Use
In technical contexts, '消費' can refer to resource usage, while in general contexts, it refers to spending money.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 消 (shō, 'to use up') and 費 (hi, 'expense'), literally meaning 'to use up expenses'.
📝Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in both economic and technical contexts, referring to the spending of money or the use of resources.