Related words 給きゅう 料りょう 給料 is the standard modern word for salary or wages. 俸 is more formal and often used in historical or official contexts.
報ほう 酬しゅう 報酬 refers to remuneration or reward for services, and is broader than 俸 , which specifically implies a regular salary or stipend.
Word family· 12 annual salary; yearly pay
salary; pay; wages
stipend; salary; official pay
extra allowance; additional pay
gradational salary; salary based on a pay grade
Show 7 more Show fewer salary increase; raise
monthly salary
base salary; basic pay; regular salary
salary reduction; pay cut
punitive wage cut; salary reduction as punishment
stipend; salary (historical)
rice stipend; salary paid in rice
Etymology The kanji 俸 originally referred to a salary or stipend paid in rice or goods in ancient China. The reading ほう is the on'yomi.
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