同僚を蹴落としてまで出世したくはない。
I do not want to get promoted if it means pushing aside my colleagues.
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He was promoted to department manager at a young age.
彼は閨閥を利用して出世した。
He used his marriage connections to get ahead in his career.
彼は上司に阿諛追従して出世した。
He got ahead by flattering his superiors.
彼は社長の眷顧を受けて出世した
He was promoted after receiving the president's special favor.
彼は出世の為に曲学阿世の徒と成り下がった
He degraded himself to a sycophant, twisting his scholarship for the sake of advancement.
権力者に阿附迎合して出世しても、真の尊敬は得られない。
Even if you succeed by flattering those in power, you will not gain true respect.
彼は有智高才な人物として、若くして異例の出世を果たした。
As a person of great wisdom and talent, he achieved an exceptional promotion at a young age.
彼は出世のために上司に媚び、まさに舐痔得車と言えるやり方で地位を築いた。
He flattered his boss for a promotion, building his position in a way that could truly be described as sycophancy for gain.
実力ではなく人脈を利用して出世するのは、まさに終南捷径と言えるだろう。
Succeeding through connections rather than ability is truly a case of 'Shunan Shokei' (a deceptive shortcut).
Usage Notes
Refers to rising in social status or achieving a high position in a company.
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