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bonus; year-end/mid-year bonus
Additional payment given to employees beyond regular salary, typically twice a year.
夏の賞与が出た。
The summer bonus was paid out.
賞与は年2回、給料の2か月分だ。
Bonuses are paid twice a year, equivalent to two months' salary.
業績によって賞与の額が変わる。
The bonus amount varies depending on company performance.
賞与で新しいパソコンを買った。
I bought a new computer with my bonus.
今年は賞与が出ないかもしれないと聞いて、みんな心配している。
Everyone is worried after hearing that there might not be a bonus this year.
賞与 is a more formal term than ボーナス, often used in official documents.
SEASONAL BONUSES IN JAPAN:
- 夏季賞与 (summer bonus - around July)
- 冬季賞与 or 年末賞与 (winter/year-end bonus - around December)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 賞与が出る (bonus is paid)
- 賞与を支給する (to pay out bonus)
- 賞与の査定 (bonus evaluation)
SYNONYM:
- ボーナス (bonus - more casual, commonly used in speech)
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)