1.
maintenance cost; upkeep expenses; running cost
The ongoing expenses required to keep something in working condition or operational state, such as a building, vehicle, or organization.
車の維持費がかかる。
A car costs a lot to maintain.
マンションの維持費は月に三万円ほどだ。
The maintenance cost for the apartment is about 30,000 yen per month.
古い建物は維持費がかさむため、建て替えを検討している。
Because maintenance costs are piling up for the old building, they are considering rebuilding.
A compound of 維持 (maintenance) + 費 (cost/expense). A practical, frequently used word in discussions about budgets, property ownership, and vehicle expenses.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 維持費がかかる: maintenance costs are high
- 維持費がかさむ: maintenance costs pile up
- 維持費を抑える: to keep maintenance costs down
- 年間維持費: annual maintenance cost
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ランニングコスト: running cost — loanword for ongoing operational costs
- 管理費: management fee — fee for property management (often for apartments)
- 修繕費: repair expenses — specifically for fixing and restoring
- 経費: expenses — broader term for general costs