Translation guide
The amount of money paid to rent something, such as an apartment, car, equipment, or venue. Japanese distinguishes between different types of rental fees based on what is being rented and the context.
The monthly fee for renting a place to live.
The standard word for monthly apartment or house rent. Used in everyday conversation and contracts.
家賃は毎月8万円です。
The rent is 80,000 yen per month.
家賃を払うのを忘れないで。
Don't forget to pay the rent.
A more formal term for rent, often used in legal documents, contracts, or business contexts. Can also refer to rent for commercial properties.
賃料は契約書に記載されています。
The rent is stated in the contract.
The cost of renting a vehicle.
The fee for renting a car. Combines 'rent-a-car' (レンタカー) with 'charge/fee' (代).
レンタカー代は1日5000円です。
The rental car fee is 5,000 yen per day.
A general term for rental fee, applicable to cars, equipment, etc. Slightly more formal than レンタカー代.
レンタル料には保険が含まれています。
The rental fee includes insurance.
The cost of renting tools, sports gear, electronics, etc.
The most common term for rental fees of non-vehicle items. Used for cameras, skis, party supplies, etc.
スキー板のレンタル料はいくらですか？
How much is the rental fee for skis?
Literally 'lending fee', used in libraries, rental shops, or public facilities. More formal.
図書館のDVDの貸出料金は無料です。
The rental fee for DVDs at the library is free.
The cost of renting a hall, meeting room, or event space.
The fee for renting a venue. Used for weddings, conferences, parties.
会場費は予算の半分を占めています。
The venue rental fee accounts for half of the budget.
Usage fee, often for public facilities like community centers or sports courts.
体育館の使用料は1時間500円です。
The rental fee for the gymnasium is 500 yen per hour.
A catch-all term for any rental fee when the specific item is clear from context.
A safe, general term for rental fee. Can be used for almost anything.
レンタル料金は前払いです。
The rental fee is payable in advance.
Lending fee, similar to 貸出料金 but slightly less formal. Common in rental shops.
DVDの貸し出し料は1泊200円です。
The rental fee for a DVD is 200 yen per night.
家賃 (やちん) is the everyday word for apartment rent. 賃料 (ちんりょう) is formal and used in contracts or for commercial properties. In casual conversation, always use 家賃.
家賃が高いので引っ越したい。
I want to move because the rent is high.
賃料は月末までにお支払いください。
Please pay the rent by the end of the month. (formal notice)
代 (だい) is used for a specific item or service (レンタカー代). 料 (りょう) is for a service or usage fee (レンタル料). 費 (ひ) is for expenses or costs (会場費). When in doubt, レンタル料金 is a safe choice.
このアパートの家賃はいくらですか？
How much is the rental fee for this apartment?
レンタル料金には清掃費が含まれています。
The rental fee includes cleaning.