〜代

N3

fee / generation

Structure

Noun + 代

Explanation

「〜代」 means "fee / generation". Structure: Noun + 代. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

shuuridai wa kaisha ga haraimasu.

The company pays the repair fee.

shiryoudai wa kaisha ga haraimasu.

The company pays the materials fee.

kikaidai wa kaisha ga haraimasu.

The company pays the machine fee.

zairyoudai wa kaisha ga haraimasu.

The company pays the ingredients fee.

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