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service charge; gratuity
A percentage added to a bill at restaurants, hotels, and bars to cover service. Common in higher-end establishments and often shown as a fixed rate such as 10%.
サービス料が別にかかります。
A service charge applies separately.
このホテルはサービス料が含まれている。
At this hotel the service charge is included.
料金にはサービス料と消費税が加わります。
A service charge and consumption tax are added to the price.
Compound of サービス (service) + 料 (fee, charge). Japan has no tipping custom, so a service charge added to the bill plays a similar role at upscale venues.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- サービス料込み: service charge included
- サービス料別: service charge not included
- サービス料がかかる: a service charge applies
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 消費税: consumption tax — a government tax, not a service fee
- 手数料: handling fee; commission — charged for processing, not service