Translation guide
In Japanese, 'operating expenses' is commonly expressed as 営業費 (eigyōhi) or 運営費 (un'eihi), depending on context. 営業費 is the standard accounting term for a company's operating costs, while 運営費 is used for the running costs of organizations, events, or systems. For everyday business contexts, 経費 (keihi) meaning 'expenses' is often sufficient.
operating expenses (accounting)
operating expenses (organization/event)
The standard term for a company's operating expenses in financial statements and accounting.
Expenses required to keep an organization, event, or system functioning.
A broader, more common term for business expenses, often used in daily conversation.
The most common word for 'expenses' in a business context. Can refer to operating expenses, but is broader and includes any business-related costs.
We have to cut operating expenses.
営業費 is strictly for business operating expenses in accounting. 運営費 is for running costs of organizations, events, or systems. 経費 is a general term for business expenses and is the safest choice in everyday conversation.
Reducing operating expenses is a challenge.
We need to keep operating expenses down.