年ねん功こう制せい度ど

noun

seniority system; seniority rule

Refers to a system where promotion, pay, or status is based primarily on length of service rather than merit. Commonly used in the context of Japanese corporate culture.

• 日本にほんの会かい社しゃでは、まだ年ねん功こう制せい度どが残のこっているところが多おおい。

  In many Japanese companies, the seniority system still remains.