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incentive in Japanese

incentive in Japanese is 刺激, 動機, 誘因 — incentive means something that motivates or encourages a particular action.

incentive in Japanese

刺激
noun
Pronounced: shigeki
Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
動機
noun
Pronounced: dōki
Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
誘因
noun
Pronounced: yuuin
Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
報酬
noun
Pronounced: hōshuu
A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.
賞与
noun
Pronounced: shōyo
A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.

What does "incentive" mean?

  1. noun Something that motivates or encourages a particular action.
    "The company offers a cash incentive for employees who refer new hires."
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incentive in a sentence

  • The company offers a cash incentive for employees who refer new hires.
  • There's little incentive to work overtime if it isn't paid.

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What is "incentive" in Japanese?

"incentive" in Japanese is 刺激, 動機, 誘因. incentive means: Something that motivates or encourages a particular action.

How do you pronounce 刺激?

"incentive" in Japanese is 刺激, pronounced "shigeki".

How do you use "incentive" in a sentence?

Example: "The company offers a cash incentive for employees who refer new hires." In Japanese, "incentive" is 刺激, 動機, 誘因.

Are there other ways to say "incentive" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "incentive": 刺激, 動機, 誘因, 報酬, 賞与.

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