Translation guide
The English word "paid" can refer to receiving money for work, describing a job that offers payment, or indicating that a bill has been settled. This guide organizes Japanese expressions by these core meanings.
Describing a person who receives money for their work, or the state of being compensated.
Used for paid leave or paid positions. Often in compounds like 有給休暇 (paid vacation).
I will take paid vacation.
Literally 'to receive a salary', a natural way to say you are paid for work.
He is paid a high salary.
Means 'paid' in the sense of not free, often used for services or work that involves compensation.
Referring to employment that provides monetary compensation, as opposed to volunteer work.
Indicating that an amount owed has been paid, such as a bill, invoice, or loan.
Standard term for 'paid' on invoices or receipts. Often used in business contexts.
The invoice is paid.
Casual past tense of 払う (to pay). Used in everyday conversation.
I already paid.
More formal past tense of 支払う (to pay). Suitable for official or business settings.
The fee has already been paid.
Emphasizing that a debt or bill is fully paid, with nothing outstanding.
While 払われた (was paid) is grammatically correct, it is rarely used to describe a person being paid. Instead, use 給料をもらう or 有給. For bills, 支払い済み or 払った are more natural.
有償ボランティアを募集しています。
We are recruiting paid volunteers.
It is paid in full, so please confirm.