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reward money; bonus; bounty; incentive payment
Money given as a reward for a specific achievement, contribution, or desired action. Can refer to corporate bonuses, government incentives, or rewards for information.
報奨金が支払われた。
A reward was paid.
有力な情報を提供した人には報奨金が出る。
A reward is offered to anyone who provides useful information.
会社は優秀な成績を収めた社員に報奨金を与える制度を導入した。
The company introduced a system of giving bonuses to employees who achieve outstanding results.
Common collocations: 報奨金を受け取る (to receive a reward), 報奨金制度 (incentive/reward system), 報奨金を出す (to offer a reward). Used in various contexts: criminal investigations (reward for information), corporate incentives (performance bonuses), and government programs (incentive payments). Related: ボーナス (bonus — mainly for regular employment bonuses), 賞金 (prize money — for competitions), 懸賞金 (bounty — for wanted persons).