報奨金
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Meanings
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A monetary reward given for achieving a goal, providing useful information, or outstanding performance. Often used in corporate, legal, or competitive contexts.
The company paid a cash bonus to employees who achieved their targets.
The police announced they would offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に報奨金を出すto pay someone a cash bonus/reward
The company paid a cash bonus to its top-performing employees.
- 報奨金を受け取るto receive a cash bonus/reward
The person who provided the information received a cash reward.
- 報奨金が出るfor a bonus/reward to be paid out
If you reach the target, you'll get a cash bonus.
- 〈事〉に報奨金をかけるto put up a reward for (catching a criminal, finding something, etc.)
The police offered a reward for the criminal's capture.