Meaning

Primary

Pay Raise

Alternative

Getting A Raise

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you ascend in salary you get a pay raise at work.

Note that this is a relatively formal word to talk about getting a raise.

Reading

しょうきゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

昇給できるかどうかが気にかかっているんです。

I’m worried about whether or not I can get a raise.

昇給したのはいいんですが、その分もっと働かないといけなくなってしまって…。

I got a raise, but I now have to work more to make up for it.…

前の会社では、毎年定期昇給があって、賞与も年に2回出ました。

At my previous company, I received regular raises every year and a bonus twice a year.

業界の景気回復に伴い、昇給を願い出たんだが、うまくいかなかったよ。

When the industry made an economic comeback I applied for a raise, but it didn’t work out.

Kanji Composition