synonym Comparative
補償
VS
報償
Differences Between "補償" and "報償"
Option A
補償
Meaning
compensation, indemnity
Reading
ほしょう (hoshō)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
事故の被害者には十分な補償が支払われた。
Sufficient compensation was paid to the accident victim.
Option B
報償
Meaning
reward; compensation; remuneration (for services or damage)
Reading
ほうしょう (hōshō)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
警察は犯人逮捕に協力した市民に報償を支払った。
The police paid a reward to the citizen who cooperated in arresting the criminal.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(compensation, indemnity)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 補償: Payment or other restitution given to someone for loss, injury, or damage. Often used in legal, insurance, or official contexts. (損失、損害、負傷などに対して、その埋め合わせとして支払われる金銭やその他の対応。法律、保険、公的な文脈でよく使われます。)
- 報償: Formal term for a reward given for service, achievement, or as compensation for loss/damage. 労苦や功績に対する報酬、または損害に対する償いを指す、やや堅い表現。
- 補償: Payment or other restitution given to someone for loss, injury, or damage. Often used in legal, insurance, or official contexts. (損失、損害、負傷などに対して、その埋め合わせとして支払われる金銭やその他の対応。法律、保険、公的な文脈でよく使われます。)
- 報償: Formal term for a reward given for service, achievement, or as compensation for loss/damage. 労苦や功績に対する報酬、または損害に対する償いを指す、やや堅い表現。
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