N1
わりまし (warimashi)
割増
extra, premium, surcharge, additional charge
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often refers to an increased rate or amount, especially for overtime pay (残業割増), holiday pay (休日割増), or special services. Can be used as 割増料金 (warimashi ryōkin - extra charge).
📝 Example Sentences
深夜の残業には、通常の賃金に割増料金が適用される。
Overtime work late at night applies an extra charge to the regular wage.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "割増"!
日曜日に働くと、給料が_______になる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 休日や深夜の労働に対して支払われる追加の賃金は「割増」と言います。
English: Additional wages paid for working on holidays or late at night are referred to as '割増' (warimashi).
English: Additional wages paid for working on holidays or late at night are referred to as '割増' (warimashi).
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