synonym Comparative
無償
VS
報酬
Differences Between "無償" and "報酬"
Option A
無償
Meaning
free of charge, without compensation, gratuitous
Reading
むしょう (mushō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は地域社会のために無償で奉仕している。
He volunteers his services to the local community free of charge.
Option B
報酬
Meaning
reward; remuneration; compensation; fee
Reading
ほうしゅう (houshuu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その仕事は高い報酬が支払われるだろう。
That job will pay a high remuneration.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(free of charge, without compensation, gratuitous)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 無償: Indicates that something is provided or done without expecting payment, reward, or compensation. Often used for volunteer work or charitable acts.
- 報酬: Refers to payment or reward for services rendered, work done, or effort. It is a more formal term than just 'salary' and can apply to both monetary and non-monetary rewards.
- 無償: Indicates that something is provided or done without expecting payment, reward, or compensation. Often used for volunteer work or charitable acts.
- 報酬: Refers to payment or reward for services rendered, work done, or effort. It is a more formal term than just 'salary' and can apply to both monetary and non-monetary rewards.
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