Meaning

Primary

Salary

Alternatives

Wages, Pay, Compensation

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The salary I give you is your salary, or wages. It is the pay you earn.

Curious about the difference between 給与 and 給料? 給与 is generally considered the formal version of 給料, but there is another minor difference in nuance. 給料 often refers to your base pay, while 給与 refers to the total amount of compensation you receive, including overtime, bonuses, etc.

Reading

きゅうよ
  • 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

月にもらえる給与は手取りでいくらぐらいですか。

What is the monthly take-home pay that you receive?

アメリカの企業では給与の話題はタブーだと聞いたんですが、本当ですか?

I heard that the topic of salary is taboo in corporate America, is that true?

毎月の給与は、指定の銀行口座にお振り込みいたします。

We will transfer your monthly wages to the designated bank account.

正直、ご希望の給与水準に見合うお仕事を見つけるのは、かなり難しいかと思います。

Frankly, I think it would be quite difficult to find a job that meets your desired salary level.

Kanji Composition