noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
pay cut; salary reduction
Refers to a reduction in wages or salary, often as a disciplinary measure or due to financial circumstances. Can be used as a noun, with する to mean 'to cut pay', or as a no-adjective.
会社は業績悪化のため、全社員の減給を発表した。
The company announced a pay cut for all employees due to poor performance.
遅刻が続いたので、彼は一ヶ月の減給処分を受けた。
Because of repeated lateness, he received a one-month salary reduction as a disciplinary measure.