expenses covered by the other party
Used in contexts where costs, bills, or expenses are borne by the other person or side, often in contrast to こちら持ち (covered by oneself).
See also: こちら持ち
Today's meal is on them, so let's order without hesitation.
交通費は向こう持ちで、宿泊先も用意してくれるそうだ。
I hear that travel expenses will be covered by them and they'll also arrange accommodation.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; less common but still seen.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still seen.
Compound of 向こう (the other party) and 持ち (bearing, covering), literally 'the other side's bearing'.