年功序列
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
seniority system; seniority by length of service
Refers to the traditional Japanese employment system where promotion and pay are based primarily on years of service rather than performance. Often used critically in modern contexts.
In many Japanese companies, the seniority system still remains.
An increasing number of companies are reviewing seniority-based pay structures.
Usage patterns
- 年功序列を採用するto adopt the seniority system
This company has followed the seniority system for many years.
- 年功序列が崩れるfor the seniority system to break down/collapse
Recently, the seniority system has been breaking down at many companies.
- 年功序列型の〈物〉a seniority-based (organization/system)
Many companies still retain a seniority-based salary system.