“Compensation” in Japanese
Short answer
Compensation in Japanese is “賠償” (baishou). Full meaning: compensation, reparations, indemnity, damages.
Other ways to say “Compensation” in Japanese
弁償
benshou compensation, indemnification, reparation, restitution, recompense
対価
taika compensation, equivalent value, consideration
補償
hoshou compensation, reparation
報償
houshou compensation, indemnity, reparation
代償
daishou compensation, reparation, indemnification; price (of achieving a goal), cost; paying compensation on someone's behalf
埋め合わせ
umeawase compensation
見返り
mikaeri reward, compensation, repayment, something done or given in return; collateral, security; turning to look behind
褒奨
houshou compensation
報償費
houshouhi compensation, remuneration; secret funds
報償金
houshoukin compensation
有償
yuushou (involving) payment, (involving) compensation, paying a fee
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