補償

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 補償 (ほしょう), making up 補 and recompense 償 combine to denote compensation for loss.
• Basic usage: 補償 concerns compensating for loss or expense.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 補償, 保障, and 保証
  • It differs from 保障, which secures safety or rights, and 保証, which guarantees quality, performance, or a fact.