Japanese

しょうしん
Meaning: promotion; advancement
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

昇
進

Example sentences

He was promoted to department manager.
彼の昇進を祝して、みんなで乾杯した。
We all toasted to celebrate his promotion.
彼の態度は、昇進が決まった途端に一変した。
His attitude completely changed the moment his promotion was decided.
彼女は営業部で素晴らしい実績を上げ、昇進が決まった。
She achieved excellent results in the sales department and was promoted.
彼は先月、課長に昇進した。
He was promoted to section manager last month.
同僚を出し抜いて、自分だけが昇進した。
He outwitted his colleagues and got the promotion for himself.
彼は昇進のために上司に媚びている
He flatters his boss to get a promotion.
彼は若くして大尉に昇進した。
He was promoted to captain at a young age.
彼は昇進をほのめかす言い方をした。
He used wording that hinted at a promotion.
彼は努力の末、ようやく幕内に昇進した。
After much effort, he finally was promoted to the Makuuchi division.

Usage Notes

Used for moving up to a higher position or rank in a company or organization. It can be used as a noun or as a verb with 'する'.

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