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購入費
kōnyūhi
purchase cost
新しい車の購入費は300万円でした。
The purchase cost of the new car was 3 million yen.
Finance
formal
The total cost required to purchase something.
このソフトウェアの購入費は年間10万ドルです。
The annual purchase cost of this software is 100,000 dollars.
購入費には送料が含まれていません。
Shipping fees are not included in the purchase cost.
Often used in business, finance, or accounting contexts to refer to the expense incurred when acquiring goods, services, or assets.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from similar terms
購入費 (purchase cost) refers specifically to the cost of acquiring something, while 維持費 (maintenance cost) or 運用費 (operating cost) refer to ongoing expenses after purchase. Ensure the context matches the one-time acquisition cost.
Gold Rule
Use in financial contexts
Always use 購入費 when referring to the initial cost of acquiring an asset, product, or service in formal or business documents. Avoid using it for recurring or operational costs.
Word Origin
Composed of 購入 (kōnyū, 'purchase') + 費 (hi, 'cost'/'expense'). Both kanji are native Japanese, with 購入 being a Sino-Japanese compound meaning 'to buy' and 費 meaning 'expense' or 'cost.'
Usage Notes
Primarily used in formal or business contexts. Not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing expenses. Often appears in financial reports, contracts, or invoices.
Word Breakdown
購入
purchase/buy
noun (Sino-Japanese compound)費
cost/expense
noun (Chinese-derived)和英辞典