報酬

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 報酬, read ほうしゅう, means compensation received in return for work or effort.
• Basic usage: It is used for receiving payment after a translation job or confirming the amount before starting.
  • 翻訳の仕事を終えて約束の報酬を受け取った。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Scope compared with 給与
  • 給与 mainly refers to pay received through employment, while 報酬 is broader and can cover compensation for an individual commission or effort.