Japanese word

日当

Pronunciation

Romajinittō

Meaning

  • noundaily allowance

Example

会社から日当を受け取りました。kai sha ka ra nit tō o u ke to ri ma shi ta

I received a daily allowance from my company.

Illustration for 日当 (daily allowance)

More examples

日当の金額は勤務地によって異なります。nit tō no kin gaku wa kin mu chi ni yo tte koto na ri ma su

The amount of the daily allowance varies depending on the work location.

Core concept

Centers on money paid or allotted for one day's work or expenses.

Common phrases

  • 日当が出るnit tō ga de ru

    receive a daily allowance

  • 日当を渡すnit tō o wata su

    give a daily allowance

Similar words

手当teate: An extra payment provided for a particular purpose or condition.
日給nikkyū: A wage paid for one day's work, often calculated by the day.
給料kyūryō: Regular pay received for work, usually paid on a set schedule.

Definition in Japanese

一日分の仕事の賃金や必要経費として支給される金銭。ichi nichi bun no shi goto no chin gin ya hitsu yō kei hi to shi te shi kyū sa re ru kin sen

Word origin

The compound combines 日 (nichi, "day") with 当 (tō, "allocation"), giving the sense of an amount assigned for one day.

Usage tips

  • 日当 (nittō) often refers to a fixed payment for a day's travel or work, while 給料 (kyūryō) usually means regular salary.

Other meanings

  • daily wagenoun

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