実 力 主 義(じつりょくしゅぎ)

じつりょくしゅぎ

noun

meritocracy; merit-based system

1. meritocracy; merit-based system; principle of rewarding ability

A system or philosophy that evaluates and rewards people based on their actual ability and performance rather than seniority, connections, or background.

この会社(かいしゃ)は実力主義(じつりょくしゅぎ)だ。

This company is a meritocracy.

実力主義(じつりょくしゅぎ)の職場(しょくば)では、年齢(ねんれい)に関係(かんけい)なく昇進(しょうしん)できる。

In a merit-based workplace, you can be promoted regardless of age.

日本(にほん)の企業(きぎょう)も年功序列(ねんこうじょれつ)から実力主義(じつりょくしゅぎ)へと移行(いこう)しつつある。

Japanese companies are also transitioning from seniority-based to merit-based systems.

Usage

Often discussed in contrast with 年功序列(ねんこうじょれつ) (seniority system), which has been the traditional model in Japanese companies. The shift toward 実力主義(じつりょくしゅぎ) is a major topic in Japanese business culture.

Common collocations

実力主義(じつりょくしゅぎ)の会社(かいしゃ) (a merit-based company)
実力主義(じつりょくしゅぎ)を導入(どうにゅう)する (to introduce a merit-based system)
完全(かんぜん)実力主義(じつりょくしゅぎ) (pure meritocracy)

Similar words

年功序列(ねんこうじょれつ): seniority system — the traditional Japanese counterpart
能力主義(のうりょくしゅぎ): ability-based principle — near synonym

Related Words

Antonym: 年功序列(ねんこうじょれつ) (seniority system)

Compare: 成果(せいか)主義(しゅぎ) (meritocracy)

Compare: 学歴(がくれき)社会(しゃかい) (credential-based society)

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Added 2026.3.19 13:26 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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