無償
Meanings
1
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 continues his volunteer work without compensation.
Gratuitous donations were collected.
2
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
This software is provided free of charge.
They distributed complimentary samples.
Usage patterns
- 無償で〈動詞〉to do something without pay or compensation
He works as a volunteer without pay.
- 〈物〉を無償で提供するto provide something free of charge
The company provided the new software free of charge.
- 無償の〈事〉unconditional, selfless (act, love, etc.)
The mother poured unconditional love on her child.