代償
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 代償
1
compensation; reparation; indemnification
Examples
彼女は親切の代償として何も受け取らなかった。
She got nothing in reward for her kindness.
2
price (of achieving a goal); cost
Examples
こういう特典に対して私達はどんな代償を支払わなければならないのか。
What price do we have to pay for these advantages?
3
paying compensation on someone's behalf
4
Biology
compensation
5
Psychology
compensation; substitution
Kanji in this Word
代
5 strokes
Frequency: 66
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
substitute
change
convert
replace
period
age
counter for decades of ages, eras, etc.
generation
charge
rate
fee
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.わる
かわ.る
かわ.り
か.わり
-がわ.り
-が.わり
か.える
よ
しろ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
す
償
17 strokes
Frequency: 854
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
reparation
make up for
recompense
redeem
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つぐな.う
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