(げっ)(かいひ)

げっかいひ
noun
monthly membership fee
1. monthly membership fee; monthly dues
A recurring fee paid each month for membership in an organization, gym, club, or subscription service.
(げっ)会費(かいひ)三千(さんぜん)(えん)です。
The monthly membership fee is 3,000 yen.
ジムの(げっ)会費(かいひ)(はら)(わす)れた。
I forgot to pay my gym's monthly fee.
(げっ)会費(かいひ)値上(ねあ)げされたので、退会(たいかい)(かんが)えている。
The monthly fee was raised, so I'm considering canceling my membership.

USAGE:
Commonly used for gym memberships, club dues, and subscription services. The fee is typically paid by automatic bank transfer (口座(こうざ)振替(ふりかえ)) in Japan.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • (げっ)会費(かいひ)(はら)う (to pay monthly dues)
  • (げっ)会費(かいひ)(たか)い/(やす)い (monthly fee is expensive/cheap)
  • (げっ)会費(かいひ)値上(ねあ)げ (monthly fee increase)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 年会費(ねんかいひ): annual membership fee — paid once per year
  • 入会金(にゅうかいきん): enrollment fee — one-time fee to join