# 酬 — Repay

Frequency rank 1780 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 癒 (Healing), less common than 呑 (Swallow).

- On’yomi: しゅう
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 酉 Wine (Kangxi 164)
- Frequency path: Level XIV of XX

Alcohol on the left is poured toward a head on the right — repaying someone by pouring them a drink, filling their head with spirits in gratitude.

In words:

- 報酬 ほうしゅう — remuneration;recompense;reward;toll

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