noun
welfare pension; employees' pension
Refers to the Japanese public pension system for salaried workers, officially known as 厚生年金保険. Often used in contexts of social insurance, retirement benefits, and payroll deductions.
会社員は厚生年金に加入する義務がある。
Company employees are required to enroll in the employees' pension system.
厚生年金
Employees' pension premiums are deducted from the salary.