1.
subsidy; grant; financial aid
Money provided by a government or organization to support a specific activity, project, or group.
助成金を申請する。
To apply for a grant.
研究のための助成金が決まった。
The research grant has been decided.
市から助成金を受けて、地域の子育て支援プログラムを始めた。
We received a grant from the city and started a community childcare support program.
助成金 refers to financial support from public or private organizations for specific purposes.
WORD FORMATION:
助成 (assistance, support) + 金 (money)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 助成金を申請する: to apply for a grant
- 助成金を受ける: to receive a grant
- 助成金制度: grant system
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 補助金: subsidy (government funding, often larger scale)
- 助成金: grant (for specific projects/activities)
- 奨学金: scholarship (for education)