見積(みつも)もり

見積(みつも)もり refers to a preliminary calculation of cost, time, or quantity, typically provided before work begins. Very common in business contexts for price quotations.

Common patterns

• 見積(みつも)もりを取(と)る: to get an estimate (from a company)
• 見積(みつも)もりを出(だ)す: to provide an estimate
• 見積(みつも)もりを依頼(いらい)する: to request an estimate
• 見積(みつも)もり書(しょ): written estimate, quotation document
• 見積(みつも)もり金額(きんがく): estimated amount

Usage

In business, it is standard practice to request a 見積(みつも)もり before committing to a purchase or service. The expression 見積(みつも)もりは無料(むりょう)ですか ("Is the estimate free?") is very common.

Related words

• 見積(みつも)もる: to estimate (verb form)
• 請求書(せいきゅうしょ): invoice (issued after work is done)
• 予算(よさん): budget