見積(みつも)もり

みつもり
noun
estimate, quotation
See also: 見積(みつも)り (estimate (variant))
1. estimate, quotation, quote
An approximate calculation of the cost, quantity, or time required for something, often provided before work begins.
見積(みつも)もりは無料(むりょう)ですか？
Is the estimate free?
修理(しゅうり)の見積(みつも)もりを出(だ)してもらった。
I got an estimate for the repair.
工事(こうじ)の見積(みつも)もりが予算(よさん)を大(おお)きく超(こ)えてしまった。
The construction estimate greatly exceeded the budget.

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

Related Words

Related: 見積(みつも)もる (to estimate (verb))
Related: 請求書(せいきゅうしょ) (invoice (after work done))
Related: 予算(よさん) (budget)
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Added 2026.1.16 11:32 · Revised 2026.4.13 17:54
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