Meaning and Usage
"支給" (しきゅう) refers to the act of providing payment, salary, allowance, or reimbursement, typically by an employer or organization. It is a formal term often used in business, employment, and official contexts.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "支給" used with salaries (給料支給), allowances (手当支給), or expense reimbursements (交通費支給). It implies an official or systematic payment rather than casual giving.
Collocations and Patterns
- 給料を支給する: to pay a salary
- 手当を支給する: to provide an allowance
- 交通費を支給する: to reimburse transportation costs
- 支給日: payment day
Register and Nuance
"支給" is a polite and formal word, suitable for business and official documents or conversations. It is not used for casual payments between friends or informal situations.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "支給" with "支払う" (しはらう), which also means "to pay." However, "支給" emphasizes the official provision of money, often as part of a system or contract, while "支払う" is more general and can be used for any payment.
Understanding this distinction will help you use "支給" appropriately in workplace or formal contexts.