B2 noun Neutral

終身雇用

/ɕɯːɕiŋkojoː/

A traditional Japanese practice where an employee stays with the same company from graduation until retirement.

Examples

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1

昔は、終身雇用が当たり前だったんだよ。

In the old days, lifetime employment was the norm.

2

終身雇用のメリットとデメリットを論じなさい。

Discuss the merits and demerits of lifetime employment.

3

我が社は、終身雇用を前提とした人事制度を見直した。

Our company revised the HR system based on the premise of lifetime employment.

Word Family

Noun
終身雇用
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Memory Tip

Shu-shin (Finish Life) + Ko-you (Employment). Employed until life finishes.

Quick Quiz

多くの若者が、一つの会社に留まる( )よりも、スキルの向上を重視している。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 終身雇用

Examples

1

昔は、終身雇用が当たり前だったんだよ。

informal

In the old days, lifetime employment was the norm.

2

終身雇用のメリットとデメリットを論じなさい。

academic

Discuss the merits and demerits of lifetime employment.

3

我が社は、終身雇用を前提とした人事制度を見直した。

business

Our company revised the HR system based on the premise of lifetime employment.

4

最近の若者は、終身雇用を期待していないようだ。

everyday

Young people these days don't seem to expect lifetime employment.

5

終身雇用の崩壊は、労働市場の流動化を促した。

formal

The collapse of lifetime employment promoted the mobilization of the labor market.

Word Family

Noun
終身雇用

Common Collocations

終身雇用を守る to maintain lifetime employment
終身雇用の崩壊 collapse of lifetime employment
終身雇用制度 lifetime employment system

Common Phrases

日本型雇用

Japanese-style employment

Often Confused With

終身雇用 vs 年功序列

Shuushin koyou is about the length of stay; nenkou joretsu is about promotion based on age/seniority.

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Usage Notes

A key cultural and economic term often appearing in tests about Japan's economy or corporate culture.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse '終身' (life-long) with '全身' (whole body).

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Memory Tip

Shu-shin (Finish Life) + Ko-you (Employment). Employed until life finishes.

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Word Origin

Combination of 'shūshin' (lifelong) and 'koyō' (employment).

Grammar Patterns

終身雇用という慣行 終身雇用に基づく〜
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Cultural Context

One of the 'Three Sacred Treasures' of the Japanese management style after WWII.

Quick Quiz

多くの若者が、一つの会社に留まる( )よりも、スキルの向上を重視している。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 終身雇用

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A1

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