Japanese

しゅっせ
Meaning: success in life; promotion
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼は若くして部長に出世した。
He was promoted to department manager at a young age.
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.
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.

Usage Notes

Refers to rising in social status or achieving a high position in a company.

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