IN04 · Consumption

Before you start

This level assumes the elementary level and elementary grammar. From here on, words are in kanji with their reading above; in the reading round you'll see the kanji alone.

This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:

• IN01understanding simple headlines
• IN02talking about society
• IN03talking about the planet

What you learn

むりょう (free) and ゆうりょう (paid) are opposites: the first kanji is «without» (無) or «with» (有), and the second, «fee» (料).

You practise them in kana; underneath you can see how they are usually written.

• 消費しょうひshouhiconsumption
• 商品しょうひんshouhinproduct, goods for sale
• 割引わりびきwaribikidiscount
• 無料むりょうmuryoufree (of charge)
• 有料ゆうりょうyuuryoupaid, not free
• 料金りょうきんryoukinfee, charge
• 支払しはらいshiharaipayment
• 品質ひんしつhinshitsuquality
• 貯金ちょきんchokinsavings
• 節約せつやくsetsuyakueconomizing, cutting costs
• You know it · E17値段ねだんnedanprice

Practice

A short text with words and grammar you already know; kanji carry their reading above. Read it and answer.