Money & wealth

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#1

Meaning

tribute; contribute

Components

Example words
こうけん

contribution

ねん

annual land tax

みつ

to provide for, to support

#2

Meaning

purchase, subscribe

Components

Example words
こうにゅう

purchase

こうどく

subscription

こうばい

purchasing, buying

#3

Meaning

grant, bestow (from superior)

Components

Example words
おん

imperial gift

grant (from a superior)

たまわ

to be granted (humble)

#4

Meaning

chastity, faithfulness

Components

Example words
ていそう

chastity, fidelity

ていしゅく

feminine virtue

てい

unfaithfulness

#5

Meaning

compensation, indemnity

Components

Example words
ばいしょう

compensation

ばいしょうきん

indemnity, reparations

そんがいばいしょう

damages, compensation

#6

Meaning

guest, visitor

Components

Example words
らいひん

guest of honor

ひん

VIP, distinguished guest

しゅひん

guest of honor

#7

Meaning

bribe; provide, cater

Components

Example words
わい

bribe

しゅうわい

accepting bribes

まかな

to provide, to cover (costs)

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