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.
政府は中小企業に補助金を支給した。
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.
この研究は政府の助成金で行われた。
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.
地方自治体に国から交付金が支払われる。
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.
Commonly used for grants from foundations or non-profits, especially in academic or cultural contexts.
財団から助成金を受けてプロジェクトを開始した。
We started the project with a grant from the foundation.
Can also be used for institutional grants, though it is more strongly associated with government aid.
Any form of monetary aid, not necessarily from a government or institution.
General term for financial aid, often used in contexts like international aid or personal support.
被災地に援助金が送られた。
Financial aid was sent to the disaster area.
Similar to 援助金, but often implies support for a cause or group, such as political or social support.
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.
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.