原価 (げんか) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordFreq.FrequencyTop 20,000 Meanings
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noun
cost price; cost
Refers to the original purchase or production cost of goods, before any markup or profit margin. Common in business, retail, and accounting.
beginning, former time, origin
Similar words
- 仕入れ値
Refers specifically to the purchase price paid by a retailer, while 原価 can include production costs.
- 定価
The list price or retail price, which includes a markup over the 原価.
Etymology
Compound of 原 (original) and 価 (value/price). The spelling 原価 is standard; 元価 is a rare variant using a synonym for 'original'.
