ベア
Meanings
1
base pay raise; increase in basic salary
abbreviation
Abbreviation of ベースアップ, used in business and labor contexts to refer to a raise in base salary, as opposed to a seniority-based increase.
See also: ベースアップ
In this year's spring labor offensive, many unions are demanding a base pay raise.
Please explain the difference between a base pay raise and a regular seniority-based raise.
Usage patterns
- ベアを実施するto implement a base pay raise
Many companies implemented a base pay raise this year.
- ベアを要求するto demand a base pay raise
The labor union demanded a base pay raise in the spring negotiations.
- 〈数〉パーセントのベアa base pay raise of a certain percentage
A 3% base pay raise was agreed on this year.