賞与(しょうよ)

しょうよ
noun
bonus; reward
1. bonus; year-end/mid-year bonus
Additional payment given to employees beyond regular salary, typically twice a year.
夏(なつ)の賞与(しょうよ)が出(で)た。
The summer bonus was paid out.
賞与(しょうよ)は年(ねん)2回(かい)、給料(きゅうりょう)の2か月(げつ)分(ぶん)だ。
Bonuses are paid twice a year, equivalent to two months' salary.
業績(ぎょうせき)によって賞与(しょうよ)の額(がく)が変(か)わる。
The bonus amount varies depending on company performance.
賞与(しょうよ)で新(あたら)しいパソコンを買(か)った。
I bought a new computer with my bonus.
今年(ことし)は賞与(しょうよ)が出(で)ないかもしれないと聞(き)いて、みんな心配(しんぱい)している。
Everyone is worried after hearing that there might not be a bonus this year.

賞与(しょうよ) is a more formal term than ボーナス, often used in official documents.

SEASONAL BONUSES IN JAPAN:

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CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japan, bonuses are considered part of standard compensation. Many employees plan major purchases around bonus season.

Related Words

Synonym: ボーナス (casual term)
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Added 2026.1.16 8:09 · Revised 2026.6.2 6:08
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