〜料
charge / fee
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜料” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜料」 means "charge / fee". Structure: Noun + 料. 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 1参加料は無料です。
さんかりょう は むりょう です。
sankaryou wa muryou desu.
The participation fee is free.
Everyday life
Example 2帰国料は無料です。
きこくりょう は むりょう です。
kikokuryou wa muryou desu.
The returning to one's country fee is free.
Everyday life
Example 3購入料は無料です。
こうにゅうりょう は むりょう です。
kounyuuryou wa muryou desu.
The purchase fee is free.
Everyday life
Example 4練習料は無料です。
れんしゅうりょう は むりょう です。
renshuuryou wa muryou desu.
The practice fee is free.
At school
Example 5留学料は無料です。
りゅうがくりょう は むりょう です。
ryuugakuryou wa muryou desu.
The studying abroad fee is free.
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
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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
The participation fee is free.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜料.
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