Translation guide
A fee paid for using a service, facility, or utility, often calculated based on the amount of usage.
A charge for using a service or facility, often metered or based on consumption.
The most common and general term for a usage fee, applicable to facilities, equipment, and services.
テニスコートの使用料は1時間500円です。
The usage charge for the tennis court is 500 yen per hour.
Similar to 使用料, but often implies a broader sense of utilization, such as for services or systems.
駐車場の利用料は無料です。
The parking lot usage charge is free.
A slightly more formal compound, often used in official contexts.
施設の使用料金は前払いです。
The facility usage charge is prepaid.
A charge based on measured consumption, such as electricity, water, or gas.
Specifically a metered rate or usage-based charge, common for utilities.
電気の従量料金が値上がりした。
The electricity usage charge has increased.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'charge according to usage amount', often used in explanations.
水道代は使用量に応じた料金です。
The water bill is a usage charge based on consumption.
A recurring or per-use charge for a service, often in telecom or digital contexts.
Common for phone, internet, or subscription services.
このアプリの月額利用料金は980円です。
The monthly usage charge for this app is 980 yen.
Also used for services, but 利用料金 is more specific to recurring service fees.
使用料 (shiyouryou) is the most direct translation for 'usage charge' and is used for tangible things like facilities. 利用料 (riyouryou) is broader and often used for services or systems. 料金 (ryoukin) simply means 'fee' and is often combined with other words. For metered utilities, 従量料金 (juuryou ryoukin) is specific.
図書館の利用は無料ですが、コピー機の使用料はかかります。
Using the library is free, but there is a usage charge for the copy machine.
Wi-Fiの使用料は宿泊費に含まれています。
The Wi-Fi usage charge is included in the accommodation fee.