1Costs incurred at the start of a project, contract, or tenancy (one‑time up‑front expenses such as deposits, agent fees, equipment set‑up).
家を借りるときは初期費用が高くつくことが多い。
When renting a house, up‑front costs often end up being high.
新しい店舗を開くには初期費用がかかるので、資金計画が重要だ。
Opening a new shop requires start‑up costs, so financial planning is important.
初期費用は契約時に一括で支払います。
The initial costs are paid in a lump sum at the time of contract.