Translation guide
A one-time charge for establishing a new service, such as utilities, internet, or phone. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with specific terms depending on the context.
How much is the connection fee?
General way to ask about a connection fee.
The standard one-time fee charged when starting a new service contract.
General term for a contract fee, often used for connection fees in various services.
How much is the internet connection fee?
Literally 'enrollment fee', used for joining a service, especially for utilities or memberships.
Registration fee, sometimes used for connection or setup fees in online services.
The fee charged by an electric utility to start service.
The fee for starting gas service.
Gas contract fee.
The fee for starting water service.
The fee for activating internet or phone service.
契約料 (contract fee) is the most general and can be used for any service contract. 加入金 (enrollment fee) is often used for utilities like water or gas, implying joining a local service. 登録料 (registration fee) is common for online services or memberships. For physical installation, use 工事費 (construction fee).
水道の加入金が必要です。
A water connection fee is required.
There is a registration fee for this service.
I paid the electricity connection fee when I moved.
The gas connection fee is charged when you apply for new service.
The water connection fee varies by area.
There is a campaign where the fiber optic installation fee is free.
Line activation construction fee, more specific to opening a line.
The line activation fee will be charged separately.