賃上げ / pay rise; wage increase
賃上げ (chin'age) means a wage increase or pay raise, often used in the context of labor negotiations, company policies, or government economic measures. In recent years, 賃上げ has become a key topic in Japan’s efforts to boost consumer spending and address inflation. Whether across industries or within a single workplace, 賃上げ reflects both economic trends and workers' expectations.
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