謝 金(しゃきん)

しゃきん

noun

honorarium; monetary reward; remuneration

1. honorarium; monetary reward; remuneration for services

A payment given as thanks for a service rendered, such as a lecture, consultation, or other professional contribution. Distinct from a regular salary or fee.

講演(こうえん)の謝金(しゃきん)を受(う)け取(と)る。

To receive an honorarium for a lecture.

謝金(しゃきん)として三万円(さんまんえん)が支払(しはら)われた。

Thirty thousand yen was paid as an honorarium.

研究(けんきゅう)に協力(きょうりょく)してくださった方(かた)には、謝金(しゃきん)をお支払(しはら)いいたします。

We will pay an honorarium to those who cooperated with the research.

Composed of 謝(しゃ) (thanks, gratitude) and 金(きん) (money). A formal term for a monetary payment given as thanks for professional services, typically one-time contributions rather than ongoing employment.

Common collocations

謝金(しゃきん)を支払(しはら)う: to pay an honorarium
謝金(しゃきん)を受(う)け取(と)る: to receive an honorarium
講演(こうえん)謝金(しゃきん): lecture honorarium
研究(けんきゅう)協力(きょうりょく)謝金(しゃきん): research cooperation honorarium

Similar words

報酬(ほうしゅう): remuneration / reward — broader term for compensation, can be larger amounts
謝礼(しゃれい): token of gratitude — can be money or a gift, slightly less formal
手当(てあて): allowance / stipend — regular additional payment for specific duties

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Formal. Commonly used in academic, government, and business contexts, particularly on official forms and budget documents.

Related Words

Compare: 報酬(ほうしゅう) (remuneration / reward)

Compare: 謝礼(しゃれい) (token of gratitude)

Compare: 手当(てあて) (allowance / stipend)

Compare: 慰労金(いろうきん) (consolation money)

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