noun
labor cost; wages; charge for work
Refers to the cost of labor or the payment for work done, often used in contexts like construction, repairs, or manufacturing.
修理の工賃は部品代とは別に請求されます。
The labor charge for the repair will be billed separately from the parts cost.
この見積もりには工賃が含まれてい
Does this estimate include labor costs?
Compound of 工 (work, craft) and 賃 (fee, wages). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys 'payment for work'.