Meaningrepay · retribution · rewardOn'yomiシュ · シュウ · トウKun'yomiむく.いるCommon compounds (6)報われる むくわれるto be repaid; to be rewarded報酬 ほうしゅうremuneration; recompense; reward; toll報いる むくいるto retaliate; to get revenge応酬 おうしゅうexchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take報い むくいpunishment; retribution無報酬 むほうしゅうunpaid; without pay; gratuitous; voluntary