明細(めいさい)

めいさい
noun
details, itemization, statement
spokenbusinessfinance
See also: 明細書(めいさいしょ) (full form with 書)
1. itemization, detailed breakdown
A detailed list showing individual items, amounts, or charges that make up a total.
請求(せいきゅう)明細(めいさい)に誤(あやま)りがあった。
There was an error in the billing statement.
経費(けいひ)の明細(めいさい)を提出(ていしゅつ)してください。
Please submit the expense details.
工事(こうじ)費用(ひよう)の明細(めいさい)を見(み)たら、予想(よそう)より高(たか)かった。
When I looked at the detailed breakdown of the construction costs, it was higher than expected.
2. statement (financial)
A document showing detailed transaction history, such as bank statements or payslips.
給与(きゅうよ)明細(めいさい)を確認(かくにん)した。
I checked my pay statement.
請求(せいきゅう)明細(めいさい)に誤(あやま)りがあった。
There was an error in the billing statement.
カード明細(めいさい)をオンラインで確認(かくにん)できる。
You can check your credit card statement online.

Composition: 明(めい) (clear, bright) + 細(さい) (detailed, fine). Literally "clearly detailed."

Compounds

Usage

  • 明細(めいさい) by itself often refers to any type of financial statement
  • Often shortened from 明細(めいさい)書(しょ) in spoken language
  • Essential term for business and administrative contexts

Related words

Related Words

Related: 詳細(しょうさい) (details)
Related: 内訳(うちわけ) (breakdown, itemization)
Related: 領収書(りょうしゅうしょ) (receipt)
Related: 請求書(せいきゅうしょ) (invoice)
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Added 2026.1.17 23:43 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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