Japanese word

報酬

Pronunciation

Romajihōshū

Meaning

  • nounpayment

Example

彼は仕事の報酬を受け取りました。kare wa shi goto no hō shū o u ke to ri ma shi ta

He received payment for his work.

Illustration for 報酬 (payment)

More examples

契約を結ぶ前に、報酬の条件を確認します。kei yaku o musu bu mae ni hō shū no jō ken o kaku nin shi ma su

Before signing the contract, we check the payment terms.

Core concept

Describes a return given to recognize the value of someone's work, effort, or result.

Common phrases

  • 報酬を支払うhō shū o shi hara u

    pay compensation

  • 報酬を受け取るhō shū o u ke to ru

    receive payment

  • 報酬を得るhō shū o u ru

    earn a reward

Similar words

給料kyūryō: Regular payment made by an employer for ongoing work.
賃金chingin: Money paid to workers for the work they perform.
謝礼sharei: Payment or a gift given to thank someone for a service or favor.
対価taika: Payment or other value given in return for work, a service, or goods.

Definition in Japanese

働きや成果に対してその見返りとして受け取る金銭や品物。hatara ki ya sei ka ni tai shi te so no mi kae ri to shi te u ke to ru kin sen ya shina mono

Word origin

報酬 (hōshū) is a compound of 報 (hō, "return") and 酬 (shū, "repay"), with both parts relating to giving something back for an action or service.

Usage tips

  • Unlike 給料 (kyūryō), which usually means regular wages or a salary, 報酬 (hōshū) often refers to payment linked to a particular task, service, or result.

Other meanings

  • rewardnoun

Opposites

  • 無報酬muhōshūunpaidnoun

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