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Keyword
repay
  • reward
  • retribution
Frequency
#1515
Strokes
13
Grade
8
JLPT (old)
N1
Heisig
1540
Readings
シュウ100%
Mnemonic
The sign of the bird hangs over the tavern, where a state official raises a cup to repay the host.
Stroke order
Composed of
Used in vocabulary
報ほう酬しゅう
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
Noun
応おう酬しゅう
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take; reply; answer; response; reciprocation; retort; riposte; tit for tat
Noun
無む報ほう酬しゅう
unpaid; without pay; gratuitous; voluntary
Noun
酬むくい
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
Noun
互ご酬しゅう
reciprocity
Noun