Meaning

Primary

Job Promotion

Alternative

Promotion

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Ascend and advance! Congratulations, you ascend and advance by getting a new job promotion.

Reading

しょうしん
  • 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

「聞いて聞いて、昇進したんだ!」「本当?すごいね!おめでとう!」

"Guess what? I got a promotion at work!" "Really? That’s awesome! Congrats!"

Kanji Composition