賞与

• 読み: しょうよ
• ローマ字: shouyo
• 漢字の分解: 賞 (shou) — prize, reward; 与 (yo) — give, bestow
• 発音: /ɕoː.jo/

意味

Bonus; a monetary reward given in addition to regular salary.

A formal noun for bonus pay, typically given twice a year in Japanese companies (summer and winter). More formal than ボーナス (boonasu, from English 'bonus') which is the everyday term. 賞与 appears on official documents, tax forms, and payroll statements. An important part of the Japanese compensation system.

例文

1. 今年の夏の賞与は昨年より増えた。
2. 賞与の支給日は来月の十日です。
3. 業績に応じて賞与の額が決まる。

使い方ガイド

場面: employment, payroll, tax documents, HR

トーン: professional

起源と歴史

Compound of 賞 (shou, prize/reward) + 与 (yo, give/bestow). Literally 'a reward that is given,' reflecting the traditional practice of employers bestowing extra compensation as recognition.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: Adults

社会的背景: Professional