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How to say "Provision" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "provision", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
供与
きょうよ (kyōyo)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
引当金
ひきあてきん (hikiatekin)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "provision" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 供与 and 引当金.
In Japanese, 供与 (きょうよ (kyōyo)) is typically associated with "provision, supply, grant, offering" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Formal term for giving or providing something, especially aid, resources, or services. Implies a formal or official act of giving..
On the other hand, 引当金 (ひきあてきん (hikiatekin)) maps to "provision / allowance" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "provision" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "供与"
政府は被災地に緊急支援物資を供与した。
The government provided emergency relief supplies to the disaster-stricken area.
Bilingual Context for "引当金"
私は引当金に興味があります。
I am interested in provision / allowance.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "政府は被災地に緊急支援物資を ＿＿＿ した。" (Meaning: "The government provided emergency relief supplies to the disaster-stricken area.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "供与" fits here because it means "provision, supply, grant, offering" in the context of: "The government provided emergency relief supplies to the disaster-stricken area.". "引当金" represents "provision / allowance".