Japanese word

ボーナス

Pronunciation

Romajibōnasu

Meaning

  • nounbonus

Example

今年はボーナスが出ました。kotoshi wa bō na su ga de ma shi ta

I got a bonus this year.

Illustration for ボーナス (bonus)

More examples

今年のボーナスは、去年より多かったです。kotoshi no bō na su wa kyo nen yo ri ō ka tta de su

This year's bonus was larger than last year's.

Core concept

Marks an extra reward or benefit added beyond what is normally expected.

Common phrases

  • ボーナスが出るbō na su ga de ru

    receive a bonus

  • ボーナスをもらうbō na su o mo ra u

    receive a bonus

Similar words

賞与shōyo: An extra payment given to an employee in addition to regular wages.
特典tokuten: An extra benefit offered with a product, service, or membership.
報奨金hōshōkin: Money given as a reward for achieving a goal or producing a desired result.

Definition in Japanese

給料などの通常の支給とは別に与えられる金銭。kyū ryō na do no tsū jō no shi kyū to wa betsu ni ata e ra re ru kin sen

Word origin

The Japanese word ボーナス (bōnasu) is borrowed from English bonus, which comes from Latin bonus, meaning "good".

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, bonus can mean an extra benefit as well as extra pay, such as a free feature added to a service.

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