Word details

俸給

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 俸給

Dictionary

Entry

うきゅう
Noun
Freq #48210
1

salary (esp. public employees); wages; pay

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 1834
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

stipend
salary

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
12 strokes
Frequency: 615
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

salary
wage
gift
allow
grant
bestow on

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たま.う
たも.う
-たま.え
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きい

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