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児童手当
じどうてあて · jidō teate

児童手当 meaning: child allowance

What it is

Paid by city hall to people raising children until the end of high school: ¥15,000 per month up to age 3, ¥10,000 after that, and ¥30,000 from the third child.

When you see it

After a birth or after moving to a new city.

What to do

Apply within 15 days. The allowance is not paid back in time.

What is this letter?

Related terms

市役所city hall出産育児一時金childbirth lump-sum payment

General explanation, for guidance. Rules and amounts change: confirm with the responsible office.

Self-service tool. Results are estimates based on official tables. They do not replace advice from the responsible public office.
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