noun
initial costs; up-front costs; start-up costs
Refers to the money needed at the beginning of a project, contract, or purchase, such as deposits, setup fees, or first payments.
アパートを借りるときは、敷金や礼金などの初期費用がかかる。
When renting an apartment, initial costs such as a security deposit and key money are required.
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To start a business, you need to prepare a certain amount of start-up costs.