noun
consumables expense; supplies cost
Accounting term used when calculating expenses, specifically for consumable items. Not a general word for 'consumables'.
予算案では、需用費が前年より増えている。
In the budget proposal, consumables expenses have increased compared to the previous year.
学校の会計で、需用費は文房具やコピー用紙などを指す。
In school accounting, 需用費 refers to items like stationery and copy paper.
経費 is a broad term for expenses; 需用費 is a specific subcategory within expense accounting.
Compound of 需用 (じゅよう, 'demand; use') and 費 (ひ, 'expense'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is used in modern accounting contexts.