年収

• Reading: ねんしゅう
• Romaji: nenshuu
• Kanji breakdown: 年 (nen) — year; 収 (shū) — income, harvest, collect
• Pronunciation: /neɴ.ɕɯː/

Meaning

Annual income; yearly salary. The total amount earned in one year before or after taxes.

A compound noun commonly used when discussing salary levels and compensation. 年収 typically refers to gross annual income before taxes. Frequently appears in job listings, salary surveys, and casual conversation about earnings. Often paired with numbers: 年収500万円 (annual income of 5 million yen). More casual and commonly used than 年間所得 (annual income in formal/tax contexts).

Examples

1. 転職して年収が100万円上がった。 My annual income went up by one million yen after changing jobs.
2. この職種の平均年収は約450万円だ。 The average annual income for this occupation is about 4.5 million yen.
3. 年収だけでなく福利厚生も重視して会社を選んだ。 I chose my company based not just on salary but also on benefits.

Usage Guide

Context: career, daily life, job hunting

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 年 (nen, year) + 収 (shū, income/harvest). Literally 'yearly harvest/income' — the total gathered over one year.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal