noun
medical expenses; doctor's bill
Refers to costs for medical treatment, hospital stays, or doctor visits. Used in contexts like insurance, tax deductions, and personal budgeting.
医療費が高くて、保険に入っていてよかった。
The medical expenses were high, so I was glad I had insurance.
確定申告で医療費控除を申請した。
I claimed a medical expense deduction on my tax return.
Compound of 医療 (medical care) and 費 (expense).