ガス(だい)

がすだい
noun
gas bill; gas charges
1. gas bill; gas charges
The cost or bill for gas usage, typically for cooking and heating in homes.
ガス(だい)(はら)う。
I pay the gas bill.
今月(こんげつ)はガス(だい)(たか)かった。
The gas bill was high this month.
IHコンロに()えたらガス(だい)がかからなくなった。
After switching to an IH stove, I no longer have gas charges.

ガス(だい) is one of the common utility costs in Japan.

RELATED UTILITY BILLS:

  • 電気代(でんきだい): electricity bill
  • 水道代(すいどうだい): water bill
  • ガス(だい): gas bill
  • 光熱費(こうねつひ): utility costs (collective term)

GAS TYPES IN JAPAN:

  • 都市(とし)ガス: city gas (piped natural gas)
  • プロパンガス/LPガス: propane gas (tank delivery)

NOTE:
City gas is generally cheaper than propane gas, so ガス(だい) can vary significantly depending on the type of gas service available.