課金
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in‑app purchase, microtransaction, fee, charge, levy
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Payment for goods or services, commonly used for digital items in games, and more generally any fee or the act of charging money.
Examples
このゲームは 課金が多いので、無料で遊べない。
The game requires a lot of payments, so you can't play for free.
友達が 課金なしでクリアしたのがすごい。
It's impressive that my friend cleared it without any payment.
電気料金の 課金は毎月末に行われます。
The fee for electricity is charged at the end of each month.
課金アイテムは 課金しないと手に入らない。
You can't obtain premium items without making a payment.
ユーザーは課金しないでプレイできるモードを選んだ。
The user chose a mode that can be played without paying.
Similar words
支払
課金を行う
料金
課金する
料金を払う
請求する
課金額
負担
支払う
料金
Meanings
Examples
彼は新しいスキンを手に入れるために 課金した。
He made a payment to get a new skin.
このゲームは 課金が多いので、無料で遊べない。
The game requires a lot of payments, so you can't play for free.
イベント期間中は 課金割引が適用される。
During the event period, a payment discount is applied.
友達が 課金なしでクリアしたのがすごい。
It's impressive that my friend cleared it without any payment.
課金アイテムは 課金しないと手に入らない。
You can't obtain premium items without making a payment.
Examples
電気料金の 課金は毎月末に行われます。
The fee for electricity is charged at the end of each month.
会社は従業員の健康保険 課金を担当しています。
The company handles the fee for employees' health insurance.
新しい税法では、環境保護 課金が導入される。
The new tax law introduces an environmental fee.
利用者はサービス利用 課金を支払う必要があります。
Users must pay the service fee.
このプランは月額 課金が固定です。
This plan has a fixed monthly fee.
Examples
彼は毎月サブスクリプションに 課金する。
He charges a subscription every month.
アプリはユーザーに追加機能の 課金する を求める。
The app asks users to pay for additional features.
イベントで特別アイテムを 課金する と、特典がもらえる。
If you pay for a special item during the event, you receive a bonus.
開発者はゲーム内広告の 課金する を減らしたい。
The developer wants to charge less for in‑game ads.
ユーザーは課金しないでプレイできるモードを選んだ。
The user chose a mode that can be played without paying.
Similar words
請求する
支払う
課す
料金を払う
課金する
課金を課す
課金を行う
Etymology
From the kanji 課 ‘levy’ and 金 ‘money’, the term began appearing in Japanese in the early 2000s to describe paying for in‑game items.
FAQ
What does 課金 mean in games?
It refers to spending real money to buy in‑game items or currency.
No, 課金 means paying, while 無料 means free.
How is 課金 used in a business context?
It denotes a fee or charge levied on customers.
Can I 課金 without using a credit card?
Yes, many services allow payment via prepaid cards or digital wallets.
What is the verb form of 課金?
The verb is 課金する, meaning to charge or to pay.
Is 課金 considered a microtransaction?
Yes, it often refers to microtransactions in digital games.
Does 課金 have any legal implications?
It can involve consumer protection laws regarding digital purchases.
What is the opposite of 課金?
The opposite terms are 無料 and 無課金.
When did the term 課金 become popular?
It rose in popularity with the growth of mobile gaming in the early 2000s.
How do I avoid 課金 in a game?
Play the free version or limit purchases to optional items.
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