内訳

• Reading: うちわけ
• Romaji: uchiwake
• Kanji breakdown: 内 (uchi/nai) — inside, within; 訳 (wake/yaku) — reason, breakdown, translation
• Pronunciation: /ɯ.tɕi.wa.ke/

Meaning

Breakdown; itemisation; classification of expenses or components.

Used to describe the detailed breakdown of a total amount into its individual components. Essential in business, accounting, and budgeting. When you receive a bill or estimate, the 内訳 shows what each line item costs. Also used figuratively for breaking down any total into parts.

Examples

1. 費用の内訳を教えていただけますか。 Could you give me a breakdown of the costs?
2. 売上の内訳を見ると、オンライン販売が半分を占めている。 Looking at the breakdown of sales, online sales account for half.
3. 予算の内訳を表にまとめた。 I put together a table summarizing the budget breakdown.

Usage Guide

Context: business, accounting, budgeting

Tone: businesslike

Origin & History

Compound of 内 (uchi, inside/within) + 訳 (wake, reason/breakdown). Literally 'the breakdown within' — what is inside a total when you look at the details.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional