Translation guide
The English word "allowance" covers several distinct concepts: a regular sum of money given to someone (like pocket money), an amount of something permitted (like baggage allowance), a tax deduction, and a concession or tolerance. Each meaning has different natural Japanese expressions.
A regular sum of money given to a child, spouse, or oneself for personal expenses.
The most common word for pocket money or an allowance given regularly, especially to children or between spouses.
I give my child an allowance every month.
My allowance isn't enough to buy a new game.
Polite form of 小遣い, often used when referring to someone else's allowance or in polite conversation.
How much allowance do you get?
The maximum amount of something allowed, such as weight or number of items.
General term for an allowed amount or capacity, often used for baggage, load, etc.
The baggage allowance is 20 kilograms.
Refers to carry-on restrictions, often used for liquids or items on planes.
Formal term for free baggage allowance, used by airlines.
An amount of money that can be subtracted from income when calculating tax.
General term for a tax deduction or exemption. Often combined with specific types.
You can claim a dependent allowance.
Don't forget to apply for the medical expense allowance.
Income deduction; a broader category of tax allowances.
Basic deduction; a standard allowance in Japanese tax law.
The act of allowing for something, being lenient, or considering special circumstances.
To take into account, to make allowances for. Often used with ～を考慮する.
Let's make allowances for his age and wait a little longer.
To overlook, be lenient, or make allowances for someone's mistake or behavior.
To take extenuating circumstances into consideration; formal, often used in legal or official contexts.
There are grounds for making allowances.
小遣い only refers to personal spending money. Using it for tax deductions or baggage limits will cause confusion.
手当 (てあて) can mean allowance in the sense of a benefit or stipend (e.g., housing allowance), but it is usually a formal payment from an employer, not pocket money.
Please check the liquid allowance.
The free baggage allowance varies by airline.
Please tell me how to increase my tax allowances.
基礎控除はすべての納税者に適用されます。
The basic allowance applies to all taxpayers.
Since it's his first mistake, please make allowances for him.