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water bill; water charges
The fee charged for the supply and use of water through a municipal water system.
水道料金を払う。
To pay the water bill.
今月の水道料金が高かった。
This month's water bill was high.
水道料金は二か月に一回口座から引き落とされる。
The water bill is automatically deducted from the bank account once every two months.
A compound of 水道 (water supply/waterworks) + 料金 (fee, charge). In Japan, water bills are typically billed bimonthly and managed by local municipalities. The bill usually covers both 上水道 (water supply) and 下水道 (sewerage).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 水道料金を払う: to pay the water bill
- 水道料金の値上げ: water rate increase
- 水道料金の請求書: water bill statement
- 水道料金の滞納: overdue water bill
RELATED TERMS:
- 電気料金: electricity bill
- ガス料金: gas bill
- 光熱費: utility costs — umbrella term for gas, electricity, and water charges