“Reward” in Japanese
Short answer
Reward in Japanese is “見返り” (mikaeri). Full meaning: reward, compensation, repayment, something done or given in return; collateral, security; turning to look behind.
Other ways to say “Reward” in Japanese
駄賃
dachin reward, recompense, tip; conveyance charge, packhorse charge
褒美
houbi reward, prize
報い
mukui reward, recompense, return; punishment, retribution
謝金
shakin reward, monetary expression of thanks
恩賞
onshou reward
謝礼
sharei reward, honorarium, remuneration
リワード
riwaado reward, remuneration, recompense
禄
roku stipend, reward
ご褒美
gohoubi reward, prize
賞典
shouten prize, reward
報奨金
houshoukin cash bonus, reward, bounty
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