昇進
Shoushin refers to being promoted or rising to a higher rank or position within an organization or company. It describes the advancement of one's career status, often accompanied by increased responsibility and salary.
Examples
3 of 5昇進のお祝いに花を買いましょう。
Let's buy some flowers to celebrate the promotion.
田中様が部長に昇進されましたこと、心よりお慶び申し上げます。
I would like to express my heartiest congratulations on Mr. Tanaka's promotion to General Manager.
やっと昇進したよ!明日飲みに行こう!
I finally got promoted! Let's go for a drink tomorrow!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Look at the kanji: 昇 (rise/ascend) like a rising sun, and 進 (advance/move forward). You are moving forward and upward in your career.
Quick Quiz
一生懸命働いたので、ついに課長に___した。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
昇進のお祝いに花を買いましょう。
everydayLet's buy some flowers to celebrate the promotion.
田中様が部長に昇進されましたこと、心よりお慶び申し上げます。
formalI would like to express my heartiest congratulations on Mr. Tanaka's promotion to General Manager.
やっと昇進したよ!明日飲みに行こう!
informalI finally got promoted! Let's go for a drink tomorrow!
昇進制度の変更が従業員の労働意欲にどのような影響を与えるか分析する。
academicAnalyze how changes in the promotion system affect employee motivation.
来期までに課長への昇進を目指しています。
businessI am aiming for a promotion to section manager by the next term.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
昇進の階段を上る
to climb the corporate ladder
異例の昇進
an exceptional/unprecedented promotion
昇進が遅れる
to have a delay in promotion
Often Confused With
Shoukaku refers to rising in grade/rank within a internal grading system, while shoushin specifically means getting a higher job title.
Shinkyuu is used for moving up a grade level in school, whereas shoushin is strictly for work.
Usage Notes
It is primarily used in professional contexts. While it can be used as a standalone noun, it is very frequently used as a 'suru' verb (昇進する).
Common Mistakes
Students sometimes use this word for academic advancement, but it should only be used for employment and organizational ranks.
Memory Tip
Look at the kanji: 昇 (rise/ascend) like a rising sun, and 進 (advance/move forward). You are moving forward and upward in your career.
Word Origin
Derived from Middle Chinese: 昇 (shēng - to rise) + 進 (jìn - to enter/advance).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japan, promotion was historically based on seniority (nenkou joretsu), but many modern companies are shifting toward merit-based (seikashugi) promotion.
Quick Quiz
一生懸命働いたので、ついに課長に___した。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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