費: the kanji for expense; cost
費 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means expense; cost. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
費 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
費 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヒ (hi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 費用ひよう · hiyō | cost; expense |
| 消費しょうひ · shōhi | consumption |
ついやす (tsuiyasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 費やすついやす · tsuiyasu | to spend (time/money) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 旅行の費用を計算しました。Ryokō no hiyō o keisan shimashita.I calculated the cost of the trip.
- 電気の消費量が増えている。Denki no shōhiryō ga fuete iru.Electricity consumption is increasing.
- 準備に多くの時間を費やした。Junbi ni ōku no jikan o tsuiyashita.I spent a lot of time on preparation.
- 結婚式の費用を貯めています。Kekkonshiki no hiyō o tamete imasu.I am saving up for wedding expenses.
- この研究に十年を費やした。Kono kenkyū ni jūnen o tsuiyashita.I spent ten years on this research.
Questions about 費
How many strokes does 費 have?
費 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 費?
The on readings are hi (ヒ). The kun readings are tsuiyasu (ついやす), tsuieru (ついえる).
What JLPT level is 費?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Work and money
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 費
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.