VocabJLPT N1
expenditure
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. expenditure
  2. 2. disbursement
This noun refers to money that is paid out or spent, covering expenditures or outgoing costs. It is often used in financial and accounting contexts and stands in contrast to income or revenue.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I only meant to grab cold medicine, but one thing led to another and I spent way more!

Sentence 2

In the end, I realized expenditure on keeping up appearances is the biggest waste.

Sentence 3

"Hasn't this quarter's expenditure gone over budget?" I asked.

Sentence 4

Construction noise nearby has added to my spending on soundproofing.

Sentence 5

"This expense was my mistake — I double-counted it," I reported.