年功
Meanings
1
long service; seniority
Refers to years of service or experience, often in the context of seniority-based systems (年功序列).
He was promoted based on seniority.
Some companies still have a seniority-based system.
Usage patterns
- 年功を積むto build up seniority through years of service
He has built up seniority at this company over many years.
- 年功に応じて〈物〉が上がるfor something (pay, rank) to rise according to seniority
At this company, salaries rise according to seniority.