手当 (てあて) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000 Meanings
1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
salary; pay; allowance; benefit; bonus
Refers to monetary compensation, often a supplementary allowance or benefit on top of base salary. Common in business and employment contexts.
残業手当を申請してください。
Please apply for overtime pay.
2
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
medical care; treatment
Used for first aid, medical treatment, or tending to an injury. Often appears in phrases like 手当てをする or 手当てを受ける.
3
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
advance preparation; preparatory measures
Refers to making arrangements or preparations beforehand. Often used in formal or business contexts, such as 手当てをする or 手当てを講じる.