(べつりょうきん)

べつりょうきん
noun
extra charge; additional fee
1. extra charge; additional fee; separate charge
A fee that is not included in the base price and must be paid separately. Common in restaurants, hotels, and service industries.
ドリンクは別料金(べつりょうきん)です。
Drinks are charged separately.
Wi-Fiは別料金(べつりょうきん)がかかります。
Wi-Fi costs extra.
朝食(ちょうしょく)はプランに(ふく)まれていないので、別料金(べつりょうきん)になります。
Breakfast is not included in the plan, so there will be an additional charge.

A practical term frequently seen on menus, hotel listings, and service descriptions. Indicates that something costs extra beyond the standard price.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 別料金(べつりょうきん)がかかる — an extra charge applies
  • 別料金(べつりょうきん)になる — to be charged separately
  • 別料金(べつりょうきん)で — for an additional fee

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 追加料金(ついかりょうきん): additional charge — very similar, but emphasizes that something is being added on top
  • 有料(ゆうりょう): paid, not free — states that something costs money, without specifying that it is separate from another charge