(げっしゅう)

げっしゅう
noun
monthly income
1. monthly income, monthly earnings
The total amount of money earned in a single month, typically referring to salary or wages before or after tax.
月収(げっしゅう)はいくらですか。
What is your monthly income?
月収(げっしゅう)30万円(まんえん)生活(せいかつ)している。
I live on a monthly income of 300,000 yen.
転職(てんしょく)してから月収(げっしゅう)大幅(おおはば)()がったので、貯金(ちょきん)ができるようになった。
Since changing jobs, my monthly income has increased significantly, so I've been able to save money.

USAGE:
Used in discussions about salary, living expenses, and financial planning. Can refer to gross or net income depending on context. Often followed by a specific amount: 月収(げっしゅう)20万円(まんえん).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 月収(げっしゅう)万円(まんえん): monthly income of ~ ten-thousand yen
  • 手取(てど)月収(げっしゅう): take-home monthly income
  • 月収(げっしゅう)()がる: monthly income goes up
  • 月収(げっしゅう)()がる: monthly income goes down

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 年収(ねんしゅう): annual income
  • 給料(きゅうりょう): salary, pay (general)
  • 収入(しゅうにゅう): income (broader, includes all sources)