Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of 'fixed cost' is commonly expressed using the term 固定費 (koteihi) in business and accounting contexts. For everyday personal budgeting, 固定費 or the more specific 固定支出 (koteishishutsu) are used. There are also related terms for fixed vs. variable costs.
The standard term for a cost that does not change with production volume or sales, such as rent or salaries.
The most common and direct translation for 'fixed cost' in business and accounting contexts.
We need to reduce fixed costs.
The fixed costs for this business are too high.
A slightly more formal or technical variant of 固定費, often used in economic or accounting texts.
Please explain the difference between fixed costs and variable costs.
A regular, unchanging expense in a personal or household budget, like rent, insurance, or subscriptions.
When contrasting with variable costs, the pair 固定費 and 変動費 is standard.
The standard phrase for 'fixed costs and variable costs'.
We analyze fixed costs and variable costs separately.
Reducing fixed expenditures is the first step to saving.