損害賠償
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Meanings
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compensation for damages; restitution; indemnity
Legal and formal term for monetary or other compensation for harm or loss. Often used in phrases like 損害賠償を請求する (to claim damages).
The accident victim sought compensation from the company.
The court ordered the defendant to pay damages.
Usage patterns
- 〈相手〉に損害賠償を請求するto claim damages from someone
The victim claimed damages from the perpetrator.
- 損害賠償を求めるto seek damages
The company is seeking damages from its business partner.
- 損害賠償責任を負うto bear liability for damages
The driver who caused the accident bears liability for damages.
- 損害賠償金を支払うto pay compensation money for damages
The court ordered the defendant to pay damages.