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JLPT N1 Advanced

減給

A formal reduction in salary or pay cut, often imposed as a disciplinary measure.

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減給する to cut pay
減給される to have one's pay cut
Noun, Suru verb

Pay Cut" / "Salary Reduction

Refers to a formal reduction in salary, often imposed as a disciplinary penalty for employee misconduct.

Example

「 遅刻 が 続く と 減給 します よ 」 と 部長 に 言われた 。

My manager told me, "If you keep being late, we will cut your pay."

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A formal reduction in salary or pay cut, often imposed as a disciplinary measure.
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