1.
commuting expenses; commuting allowance; transportation costs to and from work
The money spent on transportation between home and the workplace. In Japan, employers typically reimburse this in full as a separate line item on the paycheck.
Compound of 通勤 (commuting) + 費 (expenses, fee). A standard item in Japanese employment terms. Usually reimbursed via a monthly commuter pass (定期券) or actual fare paid.
Common collocations
- 通勤費支給: provision of commuting expenses
- 通勤費全額支給: full commuting expenses covered
- 通勤費を請求する: to claim commuting expenses
- 通勤費込み: commuting expenses included
Similar words
- 交通費: transportation expenses — broader term, includes any work-related travel, not just commuting
- 通勤手当: commuting allowance — the formal name on a paycheck
- 定期代: cost of a commuter pass
Related Words
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交通費 (transportation expenses)