Entry
コストアップ
kosuto appu
An increase in cost or expenses.
Meaning
Used for a rise in price, production cost, or overall expenses. The word is common in business contexts and is also used as a suru-verb.
- rise in cost
- cost increase
Examples
Example Sentences
材料費の高騰がコストアップの主な要因です。
The rise in material costs is the main factor behind the cost increase.
新しい規制への対応により、大幅なコストアップが予想されます。
Significant cost increases are expected due to compliance with new regulations.
無駄な工程を省くことで、コストアップを最小限に抑えたい。
We want to minimize cost increases by eliminating wasteful processes.
Related
See Also
バストアップ
basuto appu
Refers to enlarging the bust or a photographic framing from the waist up.
リストアップ
risuto appu
The act of making a list or cataloging items.
アスコットタイ
asukotto tai
A formal necktie with a broad, scarf-like knot, worn for dress occasions.
トスアップ
tosu appu
Referring a customer to another staff member or facilitating a conversation flow.
Entry Questions
What does コストアップ mean in Japanese?
コストアップ means An increase in cost or expenses.
How do you read コストアップ?
コストアップ is read as こすとあっぷ and romanized as kosutoappu.
What language does コストアップ come from?
The source language for コストアップ is English.
What type of gairaigo is コストアップ?
コストアップ is listed as Pure Gairaigo, Wasei-Eigo, and Compound.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 1050090
- Source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review notes
- Needs review
- Active language
- English
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