(でんきりょうきん)

でんきりょうきん
noun
electricity bill; electric charges
economics
1. electricity bill; electric charges
The fee charged for electricity consumption. Refers to both the amount owed and the billing statement from the power company.
今月(こんげつ)電気料金(でんきりょうきん)(たか)
This month's electricity bill is high.
エアコン使(つか)すぎて電気料金(でんきりょうきん)()()がった
The electricity bill shot up from overusing the air conditioner.
Electricity price increases are having a major impact on household budgets.

A compound of 電気(でんき) (electricity) and 料金(りょうきん) (fee, charge). This is the standard term for electricity costs in everyday conversation and official billing. In casual speech, 電気代(でんきだい) is more common and carries the same meaning.

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