How to say "affordable" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- na-adjectiveCovers 'affordable' in the sense of 'reasonably priced'—a price that is fair and not excessive. A common loanword for everyday comments on the prices of meals, goods, services, fares, and fees.
- お求め安いおもとめやすいi-adjectiveAlso 'affordable', but as polite sales language—literally 'easy to purchase'—used by shops and sellers to present prices as easy on the wallet. Less common than リーズナブル; seldom the word for ordinary conversation.
Both render 'affordable', but 「リーズナブル」 is the common everyday word for a fair, reasonable price, while 「お求め安い」 is a less common, polite expression used mainly by shops and sellers speaking to customers.
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