Translation guide
A fee paid for a license, such as a driver's license, business permit, or software license. Japanese uses different terms depending on the type of license.
The fee paid to obtain or renew a government-issued license, such as a driver's license, passport, or business permit.
General term for a license fee, especially for driver's licenses and other permits. Often used in official contexts.
I paid the driver's license fee.
A handling or processing fee, often used for license applications and renewals. More general than 免許料.
How much is the license renewal fee?
Specifically the issuance fee for a license or certificate. Used in very formal or legal contexts.
The license issuance fee is 2100 yen.
The cost to use software, music, patents, or other intellectual property under a license agreement.
The standard term for a license fee in business, software, and IP contexts. Often used for ongoing royalties or one-time payments.
The license fee for this software is 50,000 yen per year.
A usage fee or royalty, often used for patents, copyrighted works, or ongoing license payments.
Royalty, often used interchangeably with license fee in IP contexts. Common in business.
The royalty (license fee) is 5% of sales.
A fee paid to a government or regulatory body for the right to operate a TV/radio station or use spectrum.
免許料 is used for government-issued licenses (driver's license, business permits, broadcasting). ライセンス料 is used for commercial or intellectual property licenses (software, patents, trademarks). Using the wrong term can cause confusion.
driver's license fee
software license fee
特許の使用料を毎年支払っている。
We pay a patent license fee every year.
A revision of license/permit fees is being discussed.