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How to say 'Assistance' or 'Subsidy' in Japanese | 補助

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The Japanese word for Assistance or Subsidy is 'Hojo', written as 補助 in Japanese.'Assistance' or 'Subsidy' in hiragana is ほじょ.

    word

    補助

    Meaning

    Assistance, Subsidy

    Reading

    ほじょ

    hojo

    Kanji

    Supplement Help

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '補助 (ほじょ)' can mean 'assistance' or 'subsidy', depending on the context. When referring to 'assistance', it often implies support or help provided to someone or something, such as in a collaborative effort. For example: The government provides assistance to small businesses「政府は中小企業に補助を提供する」(せいふはちゅうしょうきぎょうにほじょをていきょうする). When referring to 'subsidy', it typically involves financial aid or support, often from a government or organization. For example: The project received a subsidy from the local government「そのプロジェクトは地方自治体から補助を受けた」(そのプロジェクトはちほうじちたいからほじょをうけた). The word is commonly used in formal or official contexts.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N2

    Kanji Grade

    6

    Frequency

    3183

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 補助

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Supplement

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Help

Words Related to 補助 Through the Kanji

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 補 as well.

  • word

    候補

    Meaning

    Candidate

  • word

    補償

    Meaning

    Compensation

  • word

    補う

    Meaning

    Supplement

Words Related to 補助 Through the Kanji

These 7 Words contain the Kanji 助 as well.

  • word

    助ける

    Meaning

    Help

  • word

    Meaning

    Help, Assistance

  • word

    救助

    Meaning

    Rescue

  • word

    援助

    Meaning

    Aid

  • word

    助かる

    Meaning

    Saved

  • word

    助手

    Meaning

    Assistant

  • word

    助け

    Meaning

    Help

Learn the Word 補助

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What does 'Hojo' (補助) mean?

'Hojo' means 'Assistance' or 'Subsidy' .

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