サラリー
Meanings
1
A common loanword for a fixed regular payment, typically for professional or office work. Often interchangeable with 給料, but サラリー can sound slightly more modern or Western.
His salary is 500,000 yen a month.
My salary went up, so I decided to move.
Usage patterns
- サラリーが上がるfor one's salary to increase
My salary is scheduled to go up starting next year.
- サラリーをもらうto receive one's salary
I get my salary on the 25th of every month.
- 高いサラリーa high salary
He earns a high salary in this industry.