公共料金
Meanings
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public utility charges; utility bills
Refers to charges for essential public services such as electricity, gas, water, and sometimes telephone or internet. Often used in contexts of payment, price increases, or household expenses.
Please don't forget to pay this month's utility bills.
The increase in public utility charges affects household finances.
Usage patterns
- 公共料金を支払うto pay utility bills
I pay my utility bills at the convenience store every month.
- 公共料金が上がるfor utility rates to rise
It seems utility rates will go up starting next month.
- 公共料金を滞納するto fall behind on utility bill payments
If you fall behind on your utility bills, your electricity may get cut off.
- 公共料金の値上げa hike in utility charges
The hike in utility charges has strained our household budget.