月額制(げつがくせい)

Composed of 月額(げつがく) (monthly amount) + 制(せい) (system). Refers to a billing model where a fixed amount is charged per month.

Usage

Very common in modern Japanese for describing subscription services. Often used for streaming platforms, software services, gym memberships, and phone plans.

Common collocations

• 月額制(げつがくせい)のサービス: a monthly subscription service
• 月額制(げつがくせい)で利用(りよう)する: to use on a monthly subscription basis
• 月額制(げつがくせい)に加入(かにゅう)する: to sign up for a monthly plan

Related words

• 年額制(ねんがくせい): annual subscription system — charged once per year
• 従量制(じゅうりょうせい): usage-based system — charged based on how much you use
• サブスクリプション: subscription — the loanword equivalent, often shortened to サブスク
• 定額制(ていがくせい): flat-rate system — a broader term for fixed-price plans