(ざいりょうひ)

ざいりょうひ
noun
material cost, cost of materials
finance
1. material cost, cost of materials
The expense for raw materials or supplies needed to make something.
材料費(ざいりょうひ)自己負担(じこふたん)です。
The material costs are self-paid.
材料費(ざいりょうひ)(たか)なった値上(ねあ)げした
We raised prices because material costs went up.
This cooking class is free to join, but costs 1,000 yen for materials.

The cost of raw materials or supplies, commonly seen in cooking classes, craft workshops, construction, and manufacturing.

Forms

Compound of 材料(ざいりょう) (materials) + () (cost/expense).

Common patterns

  • 材料費(ざいりょうひ)かかる: materials cost money
  • 材料費(ざいりょうひ)(): materials included (in the price)
  • 材料費(ざいりょうひ)(べつ): materials charged separately
  • 材料費(ざいりょうひ)(おさ)える: to keep material costs down

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