Translation guide
How to talk about pricing in Japanese, from setting prices to asking about costs.
To express the act of setting, deciding, or establishing a price for a product or service.
The most direct and common term for 'pricing' as a noun, referring to the act or system of setting prices.
Pricing a new product is difficult.
Literally 'to attach a price', used for the action of putting a price on something.
It's hard to put a price on this piece of work.
A business term for pricing decisions, often used in corporate contexts.
Pricing is a crucial element of management.
To refer to the price of something or the way prices are structured.
General word for 'price'. Use this when talking about the cost of something.
The pricing at this store is reasonable.
Refers to fees or charges for services, such as utilities, admission, or usage.
Casual word for 'price', often used in everyday conversation.
To inquire about the cost or pricing of something.
The most common way to ask 'How much is it?'. Use this in almost any situation.
How much is this?
Polite version of 'いくらですか'. Use in formal settings or with strangers.
How much is this item?
A slightly more indirect way to ask about the price, literally 'About how much is the price?'
What's the pricing like for this car?
To discuss different pricing strategies or models in a business context.
English often uses 'pricing' as a noun, but Japanese often uses phrases like 価格設定 (price setting) or simply 価格 (price) depending on context. Avoid using プライシング, which is not common.
The pricing of this product is competitive.
We need to reconsider our pricing.
料金体系を教えてください。
Please tell me about your pricing structure.
The pricing is too high.
定額制のプランが人気です。
Flat-rate pricing plans are popular.