expression, noun
omoiyari yosan; appreciation payment; financial support for US forces stationed in Japan
A term used in Japanese politics and budgeting, referring to the host nation support provided to cover welfare benefits and allowances for US military personnel stationed in Japan. Often translated as 'sympathy budget' or 'appreciation payment'.
思いやり予算は日米同盟の重要な一部です。
The omoiyari yosan is an important part of the Japan-US alliance.
政府は来年度の思いやり予算を増額する方針だ。
The government plans to increase the omoiyari yosan for the next fiscal year.
Compound of 思いやり (omoiyari, 'consideration, sympathy') and 予算 (yosan, 'budget'). The term reflects the idea of a budget allocated out of consideration for the US forces.