synonym Comparative
助成
VS
贈与
Differences Between "助成" and "贈与"
Option A
助成
Meaning
aid, subsidy, grant
Reading
じょせい (josei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
政府は新しい技術開発に助成金を出した。
The government provided a subsidy for new technology development.
Option B
贈与
Meaning
donation, gift, grant (especially in a formal or legal context)
Reading
ぞうよ (zōyo)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は大学に多額の寄付金を贈与した。
He donated a large sum of money to the university.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(aid, subsidy, grant)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 助成: Refers to financial or material support given by an organization or government to individuals, groups, or projects, often for a specific purpose like research or artistic activities.
- 贈与: More formal and often carries legal or administrative implications compared to common words for gifts (贈り物 okurimono, プレゼント purezento). It typically refers to the transfer of property or assets without expectation of repayment.
- 助成: Refers to financial or material support given by an organization or government to individuals, groups, or projects, often for a specific purpose like research or artistic activities.
- 贈与: More formal and often carries legal or administrative implications compared to common words for gifts (贈り物 okurimono, プレゼント purezento). It typically refers to the transfer of property or assets without expectation of repayment.
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