Translation guide
The amount of money paid to rent something, such as an apartment, car, equipment, or venue. Japanese distinguishes between different types of rental fees based on what is being rented and the context.
The monthly fee for renting a place to live.
The standard word for monthly apartment or house rent. Used in everyday conversation and contracts.
The rent is 80,000 yen per month.
Don't forget to pay the rent.
A more formal term for rent, often used in legal documents, contracts, or business contexts. Can also refer to rent for commercial properties.
The rent is stated in the contract.
The cost of renting a vehicle.
The cost of renting tools, sports gear, electronics, etc.
The cost of renting a hall, meeting room, or event space.
A catch-all term for any rental fee when the specific item is clear from context.
家賃 (やちん) is the everyday word for apartment rent. 賃料 (ちんりょう) is formal and used in contracts or for commercial properties. In casual conversation, always use 家賃.
I want to move because the rent is high.
Please pay the rent by the end of the month. (formal notice)
代 (だい) is used for a specific item or service (レンタカー代). 料 (りょう) is for a service or usage fee (レンタル料). 費 (ひ) is for expenses or costs (会場費). When in doubt, レンタル料金 is a safe choice.
How much is the rental fee for this apartment?
The rental fee includes cleaning.
The rental fee includes insurance.
The rental fee for DVDs at the library is free.
The rental fee for the gymnasium is 500 yen per hour.
The rental fee for a DVD is 200 yen per night.