compensation

補償、賠償金

損害や損失を受けた人に、その埋め合わせとして与えるお金や価値ある物。

やさしい英語で： Money or something valuable given to someone because they have suffered harm or loss.

• They paid him compensation after the accident.
• She is seeking compensation for the damage.
• How much compensation did the court award?

使い方： compensation for something (She received compensation for her injuries.)

類義語： damages, recompense

よく使う表現： claim compensation, pay compensation, compensation for something

報酬、給与

雇い主が仕事の対価として与える給与や手当、その他の福利厚生全体。

やさしい英語で： All the money and other benefits an employer gives someone for their work.

• The job offers generous compensation.
• Her compensation package includes a company car.
• Employees discussed their annual compensation with management.

類義語： pay, remuneration

よく使う表現： compensation package, total compensation, employee compensation

補償、補完

損失や弱点、望ましくない影響を補ったり打ち消したりすること。

やさしい英語で： The act of making up for a loss, weakness, or unwanted effect.

• The machine allows automatic compensation for heat.
• Compensation for weak eyesight can involve relying more on hearing.
• This adjustment provides compensation for the extra weight.

使い方： compensation for something (The system provides compensation for changes in temperature.)

類義語： offsetting, counterbalancing

よく使う表現： automatic compensation, compensation for something, compensation mechanism

報酬、謝礼

行った仕事や手助けの対価として与えられるお金や謝礼。

やさしい英語で： Money or another reward given to someone for work or help they have provided.

• She received compensation for her help.
• We offered him compensation for his time.
• The fee is fair compensation for the work.

使い方： compensation for something (He accepted compensation for his services.)

類義語： payment, reward, remuneration

よく使う表現： receive compensation, compensation for services, fair compensation