Translation guide
The starting price of a product or service before any additions, discounts, or taxes.
What is the base price?
The fundamental price of an item or service, often used in business or retail contexts.
Common term for a base fee or basic charge, especially for services like utilities, subscriptions, or rentals.
The base price for this plan is 3,000 yen per month.
Refers to the price of the main unit or product itself, excluding optional accessories, taxes, or shipping. Common in retail.
The base price is 50,000 yen, but with tax it becomes 55,000 yen.
The list price or fixed retail price set by the manufacturer. Often used when contrasting with discounted prices.
The base price of this item is 10,000 yen, but today it's 20% off.
Cost price or wholesale price, the base cost before markup. Used in business or accounting contexts.
The base price is high, so we can't discount much.
The initial price offered in a negotiation or auction, before adjustments.
The initial charge for a taxi ride or transportation service before distance/time fees.
基本料金 is used for recurring service fees (utilities, subscriptions), while 本体価格 is for the price of a physical product excluding extras like tax or accessories.
The base price of the phone itself is high if paid in full, but the basic monthly fee is charged every month.
The direct loanword ベースプライス is rarely used in natural Japanese. Use the terms above depending on context.
The base price is set at 50,000 yen.
The base fare for this section is 200 yen.