share of expenses; amount to be borne
Refers to a monetary contribution or cost that a person or organization is responsible for, often in formal or administrative contexts. Related to 負担額 (amount borne) and 分担金 (apportioned share).
Each household's share of the expenses is 3,000 yen per month.
If payment of the contribution is late, a late fee will be charged.
分担金 emphasizes an apportioned share among multiple parties, whereas 負担金 focuses on the burden or responsibility of payment.
Compound of 負担 (burden, responsibility) and 金 (money).