光こう熱ねつ費ひ

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Meanings

utility costs; energy bill; cost of heat and electricity

Refers to household or business expenses for electricity, gas, and sometimes water. Often used in budgeting contexts.

〈物もの〉が高たかいthe utility bill is high
今こん月げつは光こう熱ねつ費ひが高たかかった。
The utility bill was high this month.
〈物もの〉を節せつ約やくするto save on utility costs
冬ふゆは光こう熱ねつ費ひを節せつ約やくするために厚あつ着ぎをしている。
In winter, I wear warm clothes to save on utility costs.
〈物もの〉を払はらうto pay the utility bill
毎まい月つき光こう熱ねつ費ひを払はらうのが大たい変へんだ。
Paying the utility bill every month is a struggle.
〈物もの〉がかかるutility costs are incurred
一人ひとり暮ぐらしでも光こう熱ねつ費ひは意い外がいとかかる。
Even living alone, utility costs add up more than you'd expect.