ノルマ
Meanings
1
Refers to a required amount of work, sales, or production that must be met, often with a nuance of pressure or obligation. Common in business contexts.
from Russian norma
I'm working overtime to meet this month's quota.
The sales department has strict quotas imposed on them.
Usage patterns
- ノルマを達成するto achieve/meet one's quota
I was able to meet this month's quota.
- 〈人〉にノルマを課すto impose a quota on someone
The boss imposes a quota on each employee.
- ノルマに追われるto be pressed/harried by one's quota
Being pressed by my quota every day, I have no peace of mind.
- ノルマをこなすto handle/get through one's quota
He gets through his quota even if it means working overtime.