初任給 (shoninkyuu) Japanese meaning: starting salary | KotomoraI bought my parents a present with my first salary.
This company's starting salary is a little higher than other companies'.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が初任給をもらうto receive one's starting salary
Last month, I received my first starting salary.
初任給で〈物〉を買うto buy something with one's first paycheck
I bought a present for my parents with my first paycheck.
初任給が〈数〉円だthe starting salary is a certain amount
This company's starting salary is 220,000 yen.
初任給が上がるthe starting salary goes up
It seems the starting salary will go up starting next year.
