初任給
Meanings
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starting salary; initial salary; entry-level salary
Refers to the pay received when someone first starts a job or is newly appointed, especially the first regular salary for a new employee.
I 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.