Translation guide
The standard or official price of an item before any discounts, often used in retail and commerce.
定価はいくらですか？
What is the list price?
The official or suggested selling price of a product, as set by the manufacturer or seller, before any discounts.
The most common and direct translation for 'list price'. It refers to the officially set price, often printed on the product or in catalogs.
この商品の定価は1万円です。
The list price of this item is 10,000 yen.
定価より安く買えました。
I was able to buy it for less than the list price.
A business term for the retail price, often used in wholesale or distribution contexts. Not common in everyday conversation.
The direct loanword リストプライス is not commonly used in Japanese. Stick with 定価 or 希望小売価格.
Literally 'suggested retail price', this is used when the manufacturer recommends a price but retailers may sell for less. Common in business contexts.
希望小売価格はメーカーが設定します。
The suggested retail price is set by the manufacturer.
上代の50%で仕入れています。
We purchase at 50% of the list price.