1.
invoice; bill; statement of charges
A document listing goods or services provided and requesting payment.
請求書 is a compound: 請求 (billing/claim) + 書 (document).
CONTRAST:
- 請求書 (invoice - request for payment)
- 領収書 (receipt - proof of payment received)
- 見積書 (estimate/quote)
- 納品書 (delivery slip)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 請求書を送る (to send an invoice)
- 請求書を発行する (to issue an invoice)
- 請求書を払う (to pay an invoice)
- 請求書払い (payment by invoice)
MODERN USAGE:
電子請求書 (electronic invoice) is becoming more common in business.
Related Words
Related:
領収書 (receipt)