Translation guide
The cost of staying in a hotel room or similar accommodation. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific terms depending on the context, such as the base room rate, additional fees, or the total accommodation cost.
The standard price for the room itself, often quoted per night or per person.
General term for accommodation charges, commonly used in hotels and ryokan.
The room charge is 10,000 yen per night.
Specifically refers to the room charge, often used in business hotels or when separating room cost from other fees.
The room charge includes the service fee.
Loanword from English, used in some modern or international hotels, but less common than Japanese terms.
Is the room charge paid in advance?
The overall amount charged for the stay, often including service charges and taxes.
Extra fees beyond the base rate, such as for late check-out, extra guests, or amenities.
When asking about room charges at a hotel, it's common to use specific terms like 宿泊料 (shukuhakuryō) or simply ask 「一泊いくらですか？」 (ippaku ikura desu ka? - How much per night?). Avoid directly translating 'room charges' as 部屋の料金 (heya no ryōkin), which sounds unnatural.
What are the room charges per night?
The room charges include breakfast.
Please pay the room charge difference for the upgrade.