1.
subsidy; grant; financial aid
Money provided by a government, organization, or institution to support a particular activity, project, or group. Typically refers to public funding.
補助金を申請する。
To apply for a subsidy.
国から補助金が出ることになった。
It was decided that a subsidy would be provided by the government.
中小企業を対象にした補助金制度が新たに設けられた。
A new subsidy program targeting small and medium-sized businesses was established.
Composed of 補助 (assistance) + 金 (money). Refers to financial support from government or institutions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 補助金を申請する: to apply for a subsidy
- 補助金を交付する: to grant a subsidy
- 補助金を受ける: to receive a subsidy
- 補助金制度: subsidy system/program
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 助成金: grant, funding aid (often for research or social programs)
- 交付金: allocated grant (from central to local government)
- 給付金: benefit payment (paid directly to individuals)
USAGE:
Commonly appears in news about government economic policy, small business support, and local government programs.