経費(けいひ)

人件(じんけん)費(ひ)は会社(かいしゃ)にとって必要(ひつよう)な経費(けいひ)だ。

Personnel expenses are necessary costs for the company. {expenses, cost, outlay}

物価(ぶっか)が上(あ)がっているので経費(けいひ)も嵩(かさ)みます。

The cost of living is rising, so expenses are also increasing. {expenses, cost, outlay}

国(くに)が昨年(さくねん)の広報(こうほう)活動(かつどう)にかかった経費(けいひ)を公表(こうひょう)した。

The country disclosed the expenses incurred for public relations activities last year. {expenses, cost, outlay}

会社(かいしゃ)の経費(けいひ)を削減(さくげん)するためとはいえ、オフィスを無(な)くすとは…！

Even if it's to reduce the company's expenses, getting rid of the office is...! {expenses, cost, outlay}

上司(じょうし)：「この支払(しはら)いは経費(けいひ)で落(お)とせるから、遠慮(えんりょ)はしなくていいんだぞ〜。」

Boss: "This payment can be deducted as an expense, so don't hesitate to use it." {expenses, cost, outlay}