Pronunciation of 'コスト'
The word 'コスト' (kosuto) is a Japanese loanword derived from the English word 'cost'. It is used in Japanese to refer to expenses, costs, or expenditures. Pronounced as 'koh-soo-toh' in Japanese.
Word Origin
The word originates from English ('cost') and has been adapted into Japanese katakana as 'コスト'.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
費用やコストを指す言葉。英語の 'cost' に由来。
「コスト」は「ko-su-to」と発音します。「コ」は「ko」、「ス」は「su」、「ト」は「to」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。
English (US)
A Japanese loanword meaning 'cost' or 'expense', derived from English.
Pronounced as 'kohs-toh', with 'koh' as in 'coast', 's' as in 'so', and 'toh' as in 'toe'.