損害賠償

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The spelling is 損害賠償, read そんがいばいしょう, and it combines 損害, meaning loss or damage, with 賠償, meaning compensation.
• Basic usage: 損害賠償 is compensation or damages provided for loss caused by a wrongful act, breach of contract, or similar basis.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Seeking compensation and determining its amount
  • Both examples use the form 損害賠償. They distinguish a victim claiming damages for a breach from consulting a lawyer about the specific amount of compensation.
• A damages claim and legal advice about the compensation amount
  • 被害者は契約違反による損害賠償を求めました。 — The victim sought damages for the breach of contract.
  • 損害賠償の額について、弁護士と相談しました。 — I consulted a lawyer about the amount of compensation.