代金

だいきん

price, cost

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Understanding

The word specifically refers to the price or cost of goods or services, often emphasizing the payment amount required. It is commonly used in commercial contexts such as transactions, repairs, or vouchers.

Usage Notes

is a formal term often seen in written or business contexts rather than casual speech. It can refer to the total amount payable or a specific payment like a deposit or voucher value.

Common Collocations

  • (voucher): a coupon used to offset part of the price.
  • (payment of cost): emphasizing the act of paying the price.
  • (cost includes): used to specify what the price covers.

Practical Tips

When using , it usually appears with verbs like (pay), (include), or 扣 (deduct). Avoid confusing it with 价, which is more about the general price level or market price. focuses more on the actual payment or fee involved in a transaction.

Example Sentences

Please pay the price first, then we will ship the goods.

The cost of this repair includes material and labor fees.

The voucher can be used to deduct part of the cost when shopping.