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賞与
しょうよ · shōyo

賞与 meaning: bonus

What it is

Extra pay, usually in summer and winter. The law does not require it: it depends on your contract. Insurance and tax are deducted from it too.

When you see it

On a separate payslip, around June or July and December.

What to do

Check your contract to see if there is a bonus and under what conditions.

Related terms

基本給base salary雇用契約書employment contract社会保険social insurance

General explanation, for guidance. Rules and amounts change: confirm with the responsible office.

Self-service tool. Results are estimates based on official tables. They do not replace advice from the responsible public office.
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