年ねん功こう序じょ列れつ

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

seniority system; seniority by length of service

Refers to the traditional Japanese employment system where promotion and pay are based primarily on years of service rather than performance. Often used critically in modern contexts.

• 日本にほんの会かい社しゃでは、まだ年ねん功こう序じょ列れつが残のこっているところが多おおい。

  In many Japanese companies, the seniority system still remains.