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あてがい扶持 (ategaibuchi) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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In the Edo period, lower-ranking samurai were sometimes given a discretionary stipend.
Many samurai found it hard to live on a discretionary allowance and took on side jobs.
Kanji 宛 address, just like, fortunately 行 going, journey, carry out Related words 扶ふ 持ち 扶持 is a general term for a stipend or ration, while あてがい扶持 specifically implies a discretionary, often meager allowance determined by a superior.
手て 当あて 手当 is a modern term for allowance or benefits, whereas あてがい扶持 is a historical term with a nuance of arbitrary assignment.
Written forms あてがい 扶ぶ 持ち
Standard kanji spelling for this historical term.
宛あ てがい 扶ぶ 持ち
Variant kanji spelling using 宛てがい.
宛行扶持あてがいぶち
Less common variant with 宛行.
Etymology Compound of あてがい (noun form of verb あてがう, 'to allot, assign') and 扶持 (ふち, 'stipend, ration'). The term reflects the practice of a lord assigning a stipend at his own discretion rather than as a fixed hereditary right.
