ほしょう補償hoshou
1.

The act of making up for a loss or damage, often through financial means, to offset any disadvantages incurred.

2.

A process of providing financial restitution for losses sustained, serving to restore equilibrium to the affected party.

3.

A psychological mechanism whereby an individual attempts to balance perceived deficiencies or shortcomings in personal abilities or traits by compensating in other areas.

Example:

政府は損害を補償しなければならなかった。

ほしょうきん補償金hoshoukin
1.

A monetary payment provided to compensate for losses or damages incurred, often stemming from an obligation to restore someone to their original state prior to suffering a loss.

2.

A financial sum paid to remedy a situation where an individual or group has experienced harm, ensuring they receive some form of restitution for the impact of an action or event.

けいじほしょう刑事補償keijihoshou
1.

A system in which the state provides compensation for damages suffered by individuals who have been detained or imprisoned and later found not guilty in a criminal trial, including cases that are retrials.

2.

The legal framework established to ensure that individuals wrongfully accused of a crime receive financial restitution from the government for losses incurred during their detention or incarceration.

3.

A mechanism designed to address the injustices faced by individuals who were wrongfully subjected to criminal proceedings and provides a form of financial remedy for their suffering and loss of freedom once they are exonerated.