支給

• Reading: しきゅう
• Romaji: shikyuu
• Kanji breakdown: 支 (shi) — to support, branch; 給 (kyuu) — to supply, provide
• Pronunciation: /ɕi.kjɯː/

Meaning

Payment; provision; supply. Refers to officially providing money, goods, or materials, typically by an organisation or institution.

Commonly used as a する verb (支給する — to provide/supply). Used in formal contexts like salary payment (給与の支給), equipment provision (備品の支給), and government allowances. More formal and institutional than 払う (to pay) or あげる (to give). Key phrases include 支給日 (payday) and 支給額 (amount provided).

Examples

1. 会社から新しいパソコンが支給された。 A new computer was provided by the company.
2. ボーナスの支給日は十二月十日です。 The bonus payment date is December 10th.
3. 制服は入社時に支給されます。 Uniforms are provided when you join the company.

Usage Guide

Context: business, government, HR

Tone: official

Origin & History

Compound of 支 (shi, to support/branch) and 給 (kyuu, to supply/provide). Together they describe branching out support — distributing provisions.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional