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gas bill; gas charges
The cost or bill for gas usage, typically for cooking and heating in homes.
ガス代を払う。
I pay the gas bill.
今月はガス代が高かった。
The gas bill was high this month.
IHコンロに変えたらガス代がかからなくなった。
After switching to an IH stove, I no longer have gas charges.
ガス代 is one of the common utility costs in Japan.
RELATED UTILITY BILLS:
- 電気代: electricity bill
- 水道代: water bill
- ガス代: gas bill
- 光熱費: utility costs (collective term)
GAS TYPES IN JAPAN:
- 都市ガス: 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 ガス代 can vary significantly depending on the type of gas service available.