Shusse refers to rising in social or professional status, often implying a successful career path.
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- Refers to achieving career advancement or social success.
- Commonly used to describe promotions within a company.
- Can also imply broader personal success in life.
概要
出世（しゅっせ）は、本来は仏教用語で「仏がこの世に出現すること」を意味していましたが、現代では主に社会的な立身出世を指します。会社組織において役職が上がることはもちろん、社会的に高い評価や名声を得ることを含みます。
使用パターン
動詞として使う場合は「出世する」という形が一般的です。「彼は早くに出世した」「出世競争に勝つ」のように使われます。名詞として使う場合は「出世頭（その集団の中で最も早く出世する人）」や「出世払い（成功した後に金を返す約束）」といった複合語も存在します。
一般的な文脈
主にビジネスシーンで、同僚や上司との会話で使われます。また、親が子供に対して「立派に出世してほしい」と願うような、人生の成功を祝う文脈でも使われます。現代では、単なる昇進だけでなく、個人の成功を祝うポジティブなニュアンスが強い言葉です。
類語比較
「昇進」は組織内の役職が上がることという限定的な意味ですが、「出世」はより広い意味で社会的な地位向上や成功を含みます。「栄転」は、より良い地位や場所へ移ることを指し、出世のニュアンスを含みますが、異動を伴う点が特徴です。
Examples
彼は若くして部長に出世した。
everydayHe was promoted to department manager at a young age.
出世競争は非常に厳しい。
formalThe competition for promotion is very fierce.
いつか出世して親孝行したい。
informalI want to succeed and repay my parents someday.
彼の出世の背景には努力がある。
academicThere is hard work behind his success.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
出世払い
payment after success
出世魚
fish that changes its name as it grows
Often Confused With
Refers specifically to a promotion in rank or position within a company. It is more narrow and technical than Shusse.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use 'Shusse' in professional or semi-formal settings. It is often used to describe someone's career trajectory. Avoid using it to sound condescending toward others' progress.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse it with 'Shusshin' (hometown/origin). They sound similar but have completely different meanings. Also, avoid using 'Shusse' to describe simple tasks; it refers to significant career milestones.
Tips
Focus on Professional Context
Use this word primarily when discussing career growth or corporate hierarchies. It conveys a sense of accomplishment and upward mobility.
Mind the Hierarchy
Be careful when using this to superiors. While it's a positive word, it can sound slightly evaluative or presumptuous in formal speech.
Traditional Career Values
Historically, 'Shusse' was a major goal for many Japanese salarymen. It reflects the culture of loyalty to a single company for life.
Word Origin
Originally a Buddhist term referring to the appearance of a Buddha in the world. It evolved over time to refer to secular success and social advancement.
Cultural Context
In Japan, 'Shusse' has traditionally been a core motivation for employees. It is deeply tied to the lifetime employment system where rising through the ranks is the standard path to success.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Shusse' as 'Shooting up' in the company ladder. It's the word for when you rise above the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions「昇進」は組織内の役職が上がることを指す限定的な言葉です。「出世」はより広い意味で、社会的な地位や名声を得ることを含み、人生の成功という大きな視点が含まれます。
将来、自分が出世して成功したときにお金を返済するという約束のことです。主に親しい間柄で使われるユーモラスな表現です。
はい、相手の成功を喜ぶ際に使えます。ただし、目上の人に対して「出世してください」と言うのは失礼になることがあるため注意が必要です。
同期や同年代のグループの中で、最も早く出世した人のことを指します。
Test Yourself
彼は同期の中で一番早く___した。
同期の中で早く地位が上がることを表すのは「出世」です。
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Summary
Shusse refers to rising in social or professional status, often implying a successful career path.
- Refers to achieving career advancement or social success.
- Commonly used to describe promotions within a company.
- Can also imply broader personal success in life.
Focus on Professional Context
Use this word primarily when discussing career growth or corporate hierarchies. It conveys a sense of accomplishment and upward mobility.
Mind the Hierarchy
Be careful when using this to superiors. While it's a positive word, it can sound slightly evaluative or presumptuous in formal speech.
Traditional Career Values
Historically, 'Shusse' was a major goal for many Japanese salarymen. It reflects the culture of loyalty to a single company for life.
Examples
4 of 4彼は若くして部長に出世した。
He was promoted to department manager at a young age.
出世競争は非常に厳しい。
The competition for promotion is very fierce.
いつか出世して親孝行したい。
I want to succeed and repay my parents someday.
彼の出世の背景には努力がある。
There is hard work behind his success.
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調整
A1The act of making small changes to something to achieve a desired fit, function, or balance. In a work context, it specifically refers to coordinating schedules or aligning different opinions to reach an agreement.
有利な
B1Advantageous or favorable.
承知する
B1To acknowledge, agree; to be aware of and consent to something.
年収
B1Annual income; yearly salary.
応募
B1To apply for a position, a competition, a prize, or a public offer. It indicates a proactive step to participate in something.
応募する
B1To apply for a job or position.
勤怠
B1Attendance record; presence or absence from work.
係員
A2Person in charge; attendant.
～と同時に
B1At the same time as, simultaneously with.
ぎんこういん
A2Bank employee.
