Japanese word of the day: 食費 (Shokuhi)

What does 食費 (Shokuhi) mean?

食費 (Shokuhi) (noun) — Food expenses; the money you spend on food, whether it’s groceries, dining out, or any other cost related to eating. This word is all about your monthly or weekly food budget.

Kanji details for 食 and 費

Character: 食 — eat, food
Radical: eat, food 食 (飠)

Character: 費 — expense, cost, spend, consume, waste
Radical: shell 貝

Example sentences with 食費 (Shokuhi)

• 彼女は食費を節約している。
  (Kanojo wa shokuhi o setsuyaku shite iru.)
  💡 She is saving money on food expenses.

   

• われわれの金のほとんどが食費になる。
  (Wareware no kane no hotondo ga shokuhi ni naru.)
  💸 Most of our money goes for food.

   

• 食費がかさむ。
  (Shokuhi ga kasamu.)
  📈 The food bill adds up.

食費 (Shokuhi) in context

食費 is a practical word you’ll see on budgets, receipts, and household expense lists in Japan. It covers everything from supermarket runs to restaurant bills. If you’re tracking your spending or trying to save money, 食費 is one of the first categories you’ll pay attention to.

This word is especially useful for students, families, or anyone managing a household budget. You might hear phrases like “食費を抑える” (to cut down on food expenses) or “食費の管理” (managing food costs) in everyday conversation.