synonym Comparative
給料
VS
月給
Differences Between "給料" and "月給"
Option A
給料
Meaning
salary; pay
Reading
きゅうりょう (kyuuryou)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
今月の給料は少なかったです。
My salary this month was small.
Option B
月給
Meaning
monthly salary
Reading
げっきゅう (gekkyū)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は月給が高いので、生活に余裕がある。
Since his monthly salary is high, he has a comfortable life.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(salary; pay)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 給料: Refers to the money received for work. Often used in discussions about work and finances. (仕事をして受け取るお金のことです。仕事やお金の話でよく使われます。)
- 月給: Used for salary paid on a monthly basis. Generally refers to the gross amount before deductions.
- 給料: Refers to the money received for work. Often used in discussions about work and finances. (仕事をして受け取るお金のことです。仕事やお金の話でよく使われます。)
- 月給: Used for salary paid on a monthly basis. Generally refers to the gross amount before deductions.
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