Expenses or costs for medical care—such as consultations, treatments, and medication; commonly discussed in contexts of personal or insurance burdens.
高齢化で医療費が増加している。
Medical expenses are increasing due to an aging population.
保険がなければ医療費は非常に高くなることがある。
Without insurance, medical costs can become very high.
出産にかかる医療費を事前に調べておこう。
Check the medical expenses for childbirth in advance.
政府は医療費の自己負担を軽減する政策を検討している。
The government is considering policies to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses.