How to say "Price" in Japanese

When translating "price" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 値上げ and 価格. In Japanese, 値上げ (ねあげ (neage)) is typically associated with "price rise; markup; price hike; increase in price" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to raising the price of goods or services. Opposite: 値下げ. Often used as 商品の値上げ or 運賃値上げ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Price hike! "The price to make Haruka-san blush has hiked due to inflation!" ...っ! T-To call my blushing expensive! B-Baka! My blushing face is priceless, but you can purchase it anytime with a simple hug! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ねあげ（値上げ）！『ハルカ部長を照れさせるコストが、インフレで値上げされました！』って…っ！私の照れ顔をコスト計算しないでよ！バカ！プライスレスだけど、あんたの「甘いハグ」があればいつでも見せてあげるわよ！』. On the other hand, 価格 (かかく (kakaku)) maps to "price; cost; value (in monetary terms)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to the price, value, or cost of products or services. Often used as 価格競争 or 希望小売価格. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Price! "Haruka-san's hand-holding is priceless!" ...っ! P-Priceless! T-To say such an advanced romantic phrase! B-But since your hand is also of infinite value to me, keep holding it forever!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かかく（価格）！『ハルカさんと手を繋ぐ価値は、プライスレス（無限大）です！』って…っ！プライスレスだなんて！バカ！…でも、あんたの手の温もりは、私にとっても世界最高の価値なんだからね！』. A literal translation of "price" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!