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.
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.
A slightly more formal compound, often used in official contexts.
The facility usage charge is prepaid.
A charge based on measured consumption, such as electricity, water, or gas.
A recurring or per-use charge for a service, often in telecom or digital contexts.
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.
Using the library is free, but there is a usage charge for the copy machine.
駐車場の利用料は無料です。
The parking lot usage charge is free.
The water bill is a usage charge based on consumption.
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.