酬
酬·reward, repay
- On-yomi
- シュウ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 報酬 | ほうしゅう | remuneration, reward |
| 応酬 | おうしゅう | exchange (of words or blows) |
| 無報酬 | むほうしゅう | unpaid, without compensation |
| 報酬額 | ほうしゅうがく | amount of remuneration |
Example sentences
仕事の報酬は後で振り込まれる。
しごとのほうしゅうはあとでふりこまれる。
Payment for the work will be transferred later.
会議では激しい応酬が続いた。
かいぎでははげしいおうしゅうがつづいた。
A heated exchange continued at the meeting.
彼は無報酬でこの活動を続けている。
かれはむほうしゅうでこのかつどうをつづけている。
He keeps up this activity without any pay.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 報酬 as ほうしゅ — the second element is しゅう
- Confusing 報酬 (payment for services) with 給料 (regular wages from an employer)
Memory aid
Picture it
The sake jar (酉) poured back to your host across the sandbanks (州) — returning the favor.
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