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.
ドリンクは別料金です。
Drinks are charged separately.
Wi-Fiは別料金がかかります。
Wi-Fi costs extra.
朝食はプランに含まれていないので、別料金になります。
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:
- 別料金がかかる — an extra charge applies
- 別料金になる — to be charged separately
- 別料金で — for an additional fee
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 追加料金: additional charge — very similar, but emphasizes that something is being added on top
- 有料: paid, not free — states that something costs money, without specifying that it is separate from another charge