年功ねんこう

nenkō

1. Not based on age/seniority.; Not merit-based.

1. Was meritorious.; Was deserving.

1. With seniority; Based on years of service

1. Merit-based; Seniority-based

1. It is not due to age/seniority.; It's not because of experience.

1. It's not due to age/seniority.; It's not because of experience.

1. Was due to years of service.; Was based on seniority.

1. Seniority-based; Merit-based

1. It is not due to age and experience.; It is not based on seniority.

1. Wasn't merit/ability.; Wasn't due to experience/years of service.

1. Probably due to seniority.; Probably because of experience.

1. It wasn't due to age/seniority.; It wasn't because of experience.

1. Wasn't due to seniority.; Wasn't based on experience.

1. Probably with age.; Likely due to experience.

1. It was not due to seniority.; It wasn't based on years of service.

1. If/when old/senior; If/when experienced

1. If/when meritorious; If/when deserving of credit

1. If/when meritorious; If/when deserving