1.
compensation; reparation; indemnification
Payment made to compensate for damage, loss, or injury caused; especially in a legal context.
損害賠償を請求する。
To claim damages.
会社は被害者に賠償金を支払った。
The company paid compensation to the victims.
賠償責任を問われている。
They are being held liable for damages.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 損害賠償 - compensation for damages
- 賠償金 - compensation money, indemnity
- 賠償請求 - claim for damages
- 賠償責任 - liability for damages
- 戦争賠償 - war reparations
LEGAL CONTEXT:
Commonly used in legal documents and news about lawsuits.
- 損害賠償訴訟 - lawsuit for damages
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 補償 - compensation (general)
- 弁償 - reimbursement, making amends
Related Words
Related:
訴訟 (lawsuit)