noun
selling costs; selling expenses; distribution costs
Business term for costs incurred in selling and distributing products, such as advertising, shipping, and sales commissions.
販売費を削減するために、広告の方法を見直した。
We reviewed our advertising methods to reduce selling costs.
今月の販売費は予算を超えてしまった。
This month's selling expenses exceeded the budget.
製造原価 refers to manufacturing costs, while 販売費 covers costs after production, such as distribution and sales.
Compound of 販売 (selling) and 費 (cost/expense).