Japanese

ちんあげ
Meaning: wage increase; pay raise
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 賃上げ

Handwriting

賃
上
げ

Example sentences

The labor union demanded a significant wage increase.
労働組合は会社に賃上げを要求した。
The labor union demanded a wage increase from the company.
労働者たちは賃上げを求めて、激しい闘争を続けている。
The workers are continuing a fierce struggle for a wage increase.
労働組合が賃上げを求めて交渉を始めた。
The labor union started negotiations demanding a pay raise.
賃上げを求めて、鉄道会社がストライキを決行した。
The railway company went on strike demanding a wage increase.
賃上げ交渉は、深夜になってようやく妥結した。
The wage increase negotiations finally reached a settlement late at night.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in the context of labor negotiations and economic news.

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