加か禄ろく

noun

increase in a samurai's stipend

Historical term referring to an increase in the rice stipend or income granted to a samurai by their lord. Not used in modern contexts.

• 江え戸ど時じ代だい、功こう績せきのあった武ぶ士しには加か禄ろくが与あたえられた。

  In the Edo period, samurai who had rendered distinguished service were granted an increase in their stipend.