JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
費 — expense
- Reading
- ヒ・つい.やす・つい.える
- Meaning
- expense; cost; spend; consume; waste
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
費 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヒ・つい.やす・つい.える and it means expense; cost; spend; consume; waste. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
費 appears in everyday japanese words such as 費 (cost), 出費 (expenses) and 実費 (actual expense).
Japanese words containing 費
Frequently asked questions
What does 費 mean in Japanese?
費 means expense; cost; spend; consume; waste in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 費 read?
費 is read ヒ・つい.やす・つい.える. Reading it inside real words — 費 and 出費 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 費 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 費 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 費 in a word?
A common word containing 費 is 費 (ひ) — "cost". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 費 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 費 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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