給与

• Reading: きゅうよ
• Romaji: kyuuyo
• Kanji breakdown: 給 (kyuu) — provide, supply, pay; 与 (yo) — give, bestow, grant
• Pronunciation: /kʲɯː.jo/

Meaning

Pay; salary; wages. The compensation an employee receives for work.

A compound noun: 給 (provide/supply) + 与 (give). More formal than 給料 (kyuuryou), which is the everyday word for salary. 給与 appears in official documents, tax forms, and HR contexts: 給与明細 (pay slip), 給与所得 (employment income). Covers base pay, allowances, and bonuses.

Examples

1. 毎月の給与は25日に振り込まれる。 My monthly salary is deposited on the 25th.
2. 給与明細を確認したら、残業代が含まれていなかった。 When I checked my pay stub, I noticed overtime pay wasn't included.
3. 転職先の給与条件について交渉している。 I'm negotiating the salary conditions at my new job.

Usage Guide

Context: business, HR, finance

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 給 (kyuu, provide/supply) + 与 (yo, give/bestow). Literally 'to supply and give,' reflecting the employer's obligation to compensate workers.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal