Translation guide
A subvention is a grant or financial aid, typically from a government or institution, to support an activity or organization. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through several terms depending on the context, such as government subsidies, institutional grants, or general financial assistance.
Financial support provided by a government to reduce costs or promote an activity.
The most common term for a government subsidy or grant, used for financial aid to businesses, projects, or individuals.
The government provided subsidies to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Often used for grants supporting research, education, or cultural activities. Slightly more formal than 補助金.
This research was conducted with a government grant.
Refers to funds disbursed by the government to local authorities or specific programs, often with a designated purpose.
Subsidies are paid from the national government to local governments.
Financial support from a foundation, university, or private organization for a specific project or purpose.
Any form of monetary aid, not necessarily from a government or institution.
補助金 is the broadest term for subsidies, often from the government. 助成金 is more specific to grants for research, education, or culture, and can come from private foundations. 交付金 refers to funds allocated by the government to local entities for specific purposes.
The English word 'subvention' is rare and formal. In Japanese, there is no single direct equivalent; use the appropriate term based on the source and purpose of the funds. Using 補助金 as a catch-all is usually safe for government-related contexts.
I received a research grant from the university.
彼は政党に多額の支援金を提供した。
He provided a large amount of financial support to the political party.