補償

ほしょう
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Compensation or reparation for damage or loss, typically monetary; commonly used in insurance and legal contexts.

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Examples

会社は事故で受けた被害を補償した。

The company compensated for the damage caused by the accident.

旅行が中止になったので、旅行会社が代金を補償してくれた。

The trip was canceled, so the travel agency reimbursed the fee.

地震の被害に対して国が補償を行うべきだという議論がある。

There is debate that the government should provide compensation for earthquake damage.

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