Translation guide
In Japanese, 'travel expenses' is commonly expressed as 旅費 (ryohi) for general travel costs, or 交通費 (kōtsūhi) specifically for transportation. The choice depends on context, such as business trips, commuting, or personal travel.
Expressing the overall cost of a trip, including transportation, accommodation, etc.
The most direct and common term for travel expenses, covering all costs associated with a trip. Used in both business and personal contexts.
旅費は会社が負担します。
The company will cover the travel expenses.
旅費を節約する方法を教えてください。
Please tell me how to save on travel expenses.
A more explicit phrase meaning 'travel costs', often used in detailed breakdowns or formal contexts.
旅行費用の見積もりを出してください。
Please provide an estimate of the travel expenses.
Referring specifically to the cost of transportation, such as train fare, airfare, or gas.
Specifically refers to transportation costs. Commonly used for commuting allowances or business trip reimbursements.
交通費は別途支給されます。
Transportation expenses will be provided separately.
毎月の交通費を申請してください。
Please submit your monthly transportation expenses.
Means 'fare' or 'transportation charge', often used for specific tickets or public transport costs.
Expenses incurred during a business trip, often submitted for reimbursement.
Refers to expenses for a business trip, including travel, accommodation, and meals. Standard term in corporate settings.
出張費の精算をお願いします。
Please process the business trip expenses.
A more formal term combining 'business trip' and 'travel expenses', often used in official documents.
出張旅費規程を確認してください。
Please check the business travel expense regulations.
A fixed daily amount given for travel expenses, especially for meals and incidentals.
Means 'daily allowance' or 'per diem', commonly used in business trip contexts.
日当は一日5000円です。
The daily allowance is 5,000 yen per day.
旅費 (ryohi) covers all travel-related costs, while 交通費 (kōtsūhi) is limited to transportation. Use 旅費 for overall trip expenses and 交通費 when specifically discussing fares or commuting costs.
When requesting reimbursement, common phrases include 精算 (seisan, 'settlement') or 請求 (seikyū, 'claim'). For example, 旅費を精算する (to settle travel expenses).
バスの運賃はいくらですか？
How much is the bus fare?