English–Japanese

“getting ahead” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishusse

Example

兄は会社で出世しました。ani wa gai sha de shus se shi ma shi ta

My older brother got ahead at work.

Illustration for 出世 (getting ahead)

How to say “getting ahead” in Japanese

“Getting ahead” in Japanese is 出世 (shusse).

Describes rising in social standing through career progress, achievement, or success in life.

Full entry for 出世: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 出世

この会社では、年齢より実力で出世できます。ko no gai sha de wa nen rei yo ri jitsu ryoku de shus se de ki ma su

At this company, you can get ahead based on ability rather than age.

Tips for using 出世

  • In workplace conversations, 出世 (shusse) often means advancing in status and career, not just receiving a formal promotion.

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