VocabJLPT N3
salary
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. salary
  2. 2. wages
This noun refers to the salary or wages paid to an employee by their employer, typically on a regular monthly basis. It is a common and important word in conversations about work and finances in Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, is salary really just based on how hard you work?

Sentence 2

Somehow even after a raise, life doesn't feel any easier.

Sentence 3

If your salary doubled, would you stick with your current job?

Sentence 4

Is my salary really going to be okay staying like this?

Sentence 5

I let my boss know I'd like to discuss my salary.