サービス料(りょう)

さーびすりょう
noun
service charge
businessmoney
1. service charge
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(りょう)が別(べつ)にかかります。
A service charge applies separately.
このホテルはサービス料(りょう)が含(ふく)まれている。
At this hotel the service charge is included.
料金(りょうきん)にはサービス料(りょう)と消費税(しょうひぜい)が加(くわ)わります。
A service charge and consumption tax are added to the price.

Compound of サービス (service) + 料(りょう) (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(りょう)込(こ)み: service charge included
  • サービス料(りょう)別(べつ): service charge not included
  • サービス料(りょう)がかかる: a service charge applies

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Related Words

Compare: 消費税(しょうひぜい) (consumption tax)
Compare: 手数料(てすうりょう) (handling fee)
Related: 宿泊料(しゅくはくりょう) (accommodation fee)
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