Money spent or paid out; expenditures or disbursements, especially in household or business contexts.
今月は急な修理で出費が多かった。
There were many expenses this month due to an unexpected repair.
旅行の出費を節約するために安いホテルを探した。
I looked for a cheap hotel to save on travel expenses.
子供の教育費は家計の大きな出費だ。
Children's education costs are a major household expense.
今年の出費は予算を少し超えた。
This year's expenditures slightly exceeded the budget.