ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be used up; dwindle away
Describes money, savings, or resources gradually being consumed or running out. Often implies a sense of loss or waste.
貯金がどんどん費えていく。
My savings are steadily dwindling away.
無駄遣いで給料がすぐに費えてしまった。
My salary was quickly used up due to wasteful spending.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Used when time is spent unproductively or lost. Often appears in expressions like 時間が費える.
会議が長引いて、貴重な時間が費えた。
The meeting dragged on and precious time was wasted.