〜費
expenses
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜費” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜費」 means "expenses". Structure: Noun + 費. 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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1成功費を予算に入れました。
せいこうひ を よさん に いれました。
seikouhi o yosan ni iremashita.
We included success expenses in the budget.
Everyday life
Example 2安心費を予算に入れました。
あんしんひ を よさん に いれました。
anshinhi o yosan ni iremashita.
We included relief expenses in the budget.
Everyday life
Example 3原因費を予算に入れました。
げんいんひ を よさん に いれました。
gen'inhi o yosan ni iremashita.
We included cause expenses in the budget.
Everyday life
Example 4能力費を予算に入れました。
のうりょくひ を よさん に いれました。
nouryokuhi o yosan ni iremashita.
We included ability expenses in the budget.
Everyday life
Example 5態度費を予算に入れました。
たいどひ を よさん に いれました。
taidohi o yosan ni iremashita.
We included attitude expenses in the budget.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
We included success expenses in the budget.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜費.
Remember tomorrow
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