noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
without compensation; unpaid; gratuitous
Used for work, services, or transfers done without monetary reward, often in legal, business, or volunteer contexts.
He works as a volunteer without pay.
He continues his volunteer work without compensation.
無償の寄付が集まった。
Gratuitous donations were collected.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
free of charge; complimentary
Used for goods or services provided at no cost to the recipient; similar to 無料 but often more formal or legal.
See also: 無料
このソフトウェアは無償で提供されています。
This software is provided free of charge.
無償サンプルを配布した。
They distributed complimentary samples.
The company provided the new software free of charge.
The mother poured unconditional love on her child.
有償 means 'paid' or 'with compensation', the direct opposite of 無償 which means 'without compensation' or 'free of charge'.
making free of charge; abolishing fees
free version; free edition
free issue; free delivery; free distribution
naked trust; gratuitous trust
free repair; free servicing
Compound of 無 (mu, 'without') and 償 (shō, 'compensation, recompense'). The kanji 償 carries the core meaning of making amends or paying back, giving 無償 the sense of something done without expectation of return.
gratuitous act; volunteering
free distribution