Japanese

コスト

コスト
Meaning: cost; expense
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

We need to reduce production costs.
会社の安定した成長のためには、恒常的なコスト削減が不可欠だ。
Constant cost reduction is essential for the stable growth of the company.
コスト削減のため、その会社は経理業務を外部委託することに決めた。
The company decided to outsource its accounting work to reduce costs.
今回の提携は、販路拡大とコスト削減を同時に実現する一箭双雕の試みだ。
This partnership is an attempt to kill two birds with one stone by expanding sales channels and reducing costs at the same time.

Usage Notes

Refers to the amount of money, time, or effort required for something.

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