nenkōdatta
1. Was meritorious.; Was deserving.
★ Common
Noun
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1. Was meritorious.; Was deserving.
1. long service
1. If/when old/senior; If/when experienced
1. seniority by length of service
1. If/when meritorious; If/when deserving of credit
1. Wasn't due to seniority.; Wasn't based on experience.
1. It's not due to age/seniority.; It's not because of experience.
1. It was not due to seniority.; It wasn't based on years of service.
1. Probably due to seniority.; Probably because of experience.
1. It is not due to age/seniority.; It's not because of experience.