割当

• Reading: わりあて
• Romaji: wariate
• Kanji breakdown: 割 (wari) — divide, split; 当 (ate) — assign, allocate
• Pronunciation: /waɾiate/

Meaning

Allotment; allocation; quota; the distribution of a fixed portion to each party.

Describes the distribution of a fixed quantity — shares, tasks, resources, or quotas — among multiple parties. 割当量 (allotted quantity), 割当額 (allocated amount), and 新株割当 (new share allotment) are standard terms. In securities, it refers to the allocation of newly issued shares to investors. In environmental policy, CO2排出量割当 (emissions quota allocation) is a key regulatory concept.

Examples

1. 公募増資における株式の割当は、申込数量に応じて按分される。 Share allocation in a public offering is distributed pro rata according to the number of applications.
2. 各部門への予算割当は、業績目標と連動して決定される。 Budget allocation to each department is determined in line with performance targets.
3. CO2排出量の割当制度は、企業の削減インセンティブを高める仕組みだ。 The CO2 emissions quota system is a mechanism designed to increase companies' incentive to reduce emissions.

Usage Guide

Context: finance, securities, business planning, environmental policy

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 割 (divide, split — as in 分割) and 当 (assign, allocate — as in 当てる, to direct/assign to). Together they convey the act of dividing something up and assigning each portion to a designated recipient.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Business