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usage fee; rental charge
A fee charged for using something — a facility, equipment, land, or a copyrighted work. Distinct from a fee for owning or buying it.
使用料を払う。
pay a usage fee
会議室の使用料は一時間千円だ。
The meeting room usage fee is 1,000 yen per hour.
楽曲の使用料を著作権者に支払う。
pay the usage fee for the music to the copyright holder
Composed of 使用 (use) + 料 (fee, charge).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 使用料を払う/支払う: to pay a usage fee
- 施設使用料: facility usage fee
- 土地の使用料: land usage fee
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 利用料: usage/service fee — a close synonym, often for services or subscriptions
- 賃料: rent — specifically for renting property
- 手数料: handling fee — a charge for a service or transaction, not for use