褒ほう奨しょう

noun

compensation; reward; remuneration

Formal term for compensation or reward, often in official or legal contexts. The kanji 褒 (praise) and 奨 (encourage) suggest a reward given in recognition of merit. Rare in modern casual use; 報償 or 報酬 are more common.

• 彼かれの功こう績せきに対たいして褒奨ほうしょが与うがあたえられた。

  He was given a reward for his achievements.