noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
pension (esp. public servant's)
Refers specifically to a pension paid to former public servants or their families under the old system. Often used in historical or legal contexts.
After many years as a public servant, he retired on a pension.
There was a debate about the revision of the Pension Act.
grant of land from a lord to a vassal
Archaic historical term for a land grant given by a feudal lord to a retainer. Not used in modern Japanese.
See also: 恩地
In the Warring States period, lords sometimes gave land to their vassals as a grant.
After retiring, my grandfather lived off his pension.
The state used to pay pensions to civil servants who had served for many years.