Meaning and Usage
"有料" (ゆうりょう) means "paid" or "requiring a fee." It is commonly used to describe services, roads, or products that are not free and require payment.
Common Contexts
You will often see "有料" in contexts like toll roads (有料道路), paid services (有料サービス), or admission fees. It contrasts with "無料" (free).
Collocations and Patterns
- 有料サービス: paid service, used when referring to services that require payment.
- 有料道路: toll road, a road that requires a fee to use.
- 有料会員: paid membership, indicating a membership that requires payment.
Register and Politeness
"有料" is a neutral term used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often seen in announcements, advertisements, and official information.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "有料" with "有料化," which means "to make something paid." Remember, "有料" describes something that already requires payment, while "有料化" refers to the process of introducing a fee.