Combined from ハ [ハ] + Bow [弓] + Eye [目] + Shell / Wealth [貝] + | [|] to compose 費: represents "consume".
to consume, to extend
to waste (money or time), to throw away
expenses, cost, outlay
cost of fuel and light
expenses, disbursements
actual expense, cost price
to spend, to devote, to waste
cost, expense
waste, extravagance
consumption, expenditure
cost, expense