Japanese word

昇格

Pronunciation

Romajishōkaku

努力の結果、主任に昇格しました。do ryoku no kek ka shu nin ni shō kaku shi ma shi ta

As a result of my hard work, I was promoted to section chief.

昇格後も、新しい役割に慣れるまで時間がかかります。shō kaku ato mo atara shi i yaku wari ni na re ru ma de ji kan ga ka ka ri ma su

Even after a promotion, it takes time to get used to a new role.

Focuses on being placed in a higher rank or grade as a result of advancement.

昇進shōshin: Advancement to a higher position or rank in an organization.
昇任shōnin: Appointment to a higher official position or rank.

能力や実績などを認められ、地位や等級が上がること。nō ryoku ya jis seki na do o mito me ra re chi i ya tō kyū ga a ga ru ko to

昇格 (shōkaku) joins 昇 (shō, "rise") with 格 (kaku, "status or rank") and literally presents advancement as a rise in rank.

The word 昇格 (shōkaku) is useful when promotion refers to an official rank or grade, including cases where a person's daily duties remain similar.