1.
benefit, allowance, payment, provision
Money or services provided by the government, an insurance system, or an organization to eligible individuals. Commonly used for welfare payments, insurance benefits, and government subsidies.
給付金を申請する。
Apply for a benefit payment.
失業給付を受けている。
I am receiving unemployment benefits.
政府は低所得世帯に対して、一人あたり10万円の給付金を支給すると発表した。
The government announced that it would provide a benefit payment of 100,000 yen per person to low-income households.
USAGE:
A key term in discussions of government benefits, social security, and insurance in Japan. Became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic when the government distributed 特別定額給付金 (special fixed-amount benefits) to all residents.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 支給: provision, supply (from an employer or organization)
- 手当: allowance, benefit (often for specific purposes like commuting)
- 補助金: subsidy, grant (for projects or organizations)
HOMOPHONES:
Not to be confused with 休符 (musical rest).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 給付金: benefit payment, subsidy
- 失業給付: unemployment benefits
- 給付を受ける: to receive benefits
- 給付対象: eligible for benefits
- 現金給付: cash benefit