自費
Meanings
1
at one's own expense; out-of-pocket
Used when someone pays for something themselves, not covered by an organization or insurance. Often appears in compounds like 自費出版 (self-publishing) or 自費負担 (out-of-pocket burden).
I covered the study abroad expenses at my own expense.
The treatment cost is entirely out-of-pocket.
Usage patterns
- 自費で〈動詞〉to do something at one's own expense
He received the treatment at his own expense.
- 自費で〈場所〉へ行くto go somewhere at one's own expense
She went to America at her own expense.
- 自費を負担するto bear the cost oneself
The training fees are to be paid out of pocket.