実じつ力りょく主しゅ義ぎMeaningsNoun1. merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ismKanji used実real力power主(one's) master義justiceComposed of実じつ力りょく(real) ability; true strength; merit; efficiency; competency; arms; forceNoun主しゅ義ぎdoctrine; rule; principle; -ismNoun