ランニングコスト

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Meanings

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running cost; operating cost

Refers to the ongoing expenses required to operate something, such as a business, machine, or system. Often contrasted with initial cost (イニシャルコスト).

新しんシステムのランニングコストを試し算さんする。

We estimate the running costs of the new system.

イニシャルコスト
イニシャルコスト refers to the initial cost or upfront investment, while ランニングコスト refers to ongoing operational expenses.
維い持じ費ひ
維持費 is a native Japanese term for maintenance or upkeep costs, often used for physical assets like buildings or vehicles. ランニングコスト is a broader loanword covering all operational expenses.

初しょ期き費ひ用よう
初期費用 is the one-time cost paid at the start, while ランニングコスト is the ongoing, recurring cost of operating or maintaining something.

ランニング・コスト
- ランニングコスト
  Spelling with interpunct; less common in everyday use.
- ランニング・コスト

Loanword from English 'running cost'.