What does 手当 mean?
手当 is a Japanese noun meaning “allowance, compensation; treatment” in English. It can also be translated as “medical care, advance preparation” depending on context. It is written as 手当 in kanji, てあて in hiragana, and teate in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
会社は通常の月給の他に諸手当で毎月１０万円払ってくれる。
The company pays me 100,000 yen in various allowances a month in addition to the regular salary.
彼は痛む腕を手当してもらった。
He had his sore arm dressed.