報いない
mukuinai
reward — plain negative
N2
How to remember this word
A memory tip for this word is coming soon. For now, try linking it to a real moment from your day — words anchored to real situations stick best.
Example sentence
時間がないので報いない。
じかん が ない ので むくいない。
jikan ga nai node mukuinai.
I do not reward because there is no time.
Usage note
Form of 報いる (to reward / repay).