noun
entertainment expenses; client entertainment costs
Business expense category for wining and dining clients or business partners. Common in corporate accounting and tax contexts.
今月の接待費が予算を超えてしまった。
This month's entertainment expenses exceeded the budget.
税務署に接待費の領収書を提出する。
Submit receipts for entertainment expenses to the tax office.
Compound of 接待 (entertainment, reception) and 費 (expense, cost).