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What is the Kanji for 'Compensate' and 'Compensation'? | 賠

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Compensate' and 'Compensation', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Compensate' and 'Compensation' is 賠.

    kanji

    賠

    Meaning

    Compensate, Compensation

    Reading

    onyomiばい

    bai

    Parts

    咅Spit 貝Shellfish

    Example Word

    賠償: compensation. The Japanese noun '賠償 (ばいしょう)' refers to 'compensation', particularly in the context of legal or financial reparation for damages, losses, or injuries. It is commonly used in legal settings, such as lawsuits or insurance claims, where one party is required to compensate another for harm caused. For example: The company paid compensation for the damages「会社は損害の賠償を支払った」(かいしゃはそんがいのばいしょうをしはらった). He demanded compensation for the accident「彼は事故の賠償を要求した」(かれはじこのばいしょうをようきゅうした). This term is often associated with formal or serious situations where restitution is necessary.

    Radical

    貝

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2119

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 賠

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    咅

    Meaning

    Spit

    kanji

    貝

    Meaning

    Shellfish

Words Using 賠

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    賠償

    Meaning

    Compensation

Kanji Related to 賠 Through the Part 咅

These 5 kanji contain the part 咅 as well.

    kanji

    陪

    Meaning

    Accompany, Accompany a superior

    kanji

    倍

    Meaning

    Double, Times

    kanji

    部

    Meaning

    Section, Department

    kanji

    剖

    Meaning

    Divide, Cut up

    kanji

    培

    Meaning

    Cultivate

Kanji Related to 賠 Through the Part 貝

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

    kanji

    貢

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    貸

    Meaning

    Lend, Loan

    kanji

    貯

    Meaning

    Savings

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    責

    Meaning

    Blame, Liability

    kanji

    販

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    賜

    Meaning

    Grant, Deign to give

    kanji

    則

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    買

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    資

    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

    kanji

    負

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貞

    Meaning

    Chastity

    kanji

    貧

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    質

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    貴

    Meaning

    Precious

    kanji

    購

    Meaning

    Purchase, Subscription

    kanji

    賂

    Meaning

    Bribe

    kanji

    賀

    Meaning

    Congratulate

    kanji

    貪

    Meaning

    Indulge in, Covet

    kanji

    敗

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貨

    Meaning

    Goods, Freight

    kanji

    唄

    Meaning

    Shamisen song

    kanji

    賊

    Meaning

    Robber, Rebel

    kanji

    賭

    Meaning

    Gamble

    kanji

    賛

    Meaning

    Praise, Agree

    kanji

    財

    Meaning

    Wealth

    kanji

    賦

    Meaning

    Levy, Installment

    kanji

    賞

    Meaning

    Prize

    kanji

    員

    Meaning

    Member

    kanji

    賃

    Meaning

    Rent, Fare

    kanji

    贈

    Meaning

    Present, Presents

    kanji

    貼

    Meaning

    Paste

    kanji

    貫

    Meaning

    Pierce, Sushi counter

    kanji

    賢

    Meaning

    Wise, Clever

    kanji

    賄

    Meaning

    Bribe, Provide

    kanji

    費

    Meaning

    Expense

Learn the Kanji 賠

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What does 賠 mean?

賠 means 'Compensate' and 'Compensation'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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