Meaning

Primary

Compensation

Alternatives

Consolation Money, Reparation, Settlement

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember how 慰謝 means "consolation?" Add fee to that and you get compensation. Or consolation money, depending on the situation.

Reading

いしゃりょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

慰謝料をよこせと脅されています。

They’re threatening us to send compensation.

Kanji Composition