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退職する
たいしょくする
「退職する」はどういう意味ですか？
resign彼は会社を退職することにした。
He decided to resign from his company.
「退職する」の正しい使い方は？
formal
To formally leave one's job or position, typically with notice.
定年退職まであと5年です。
There are five more years until mandatory retirement.
彼女は退職を申し出た。
She submitted her resignation.
退職する implies a voluntary or planned departure, often with formal procedures. Contrast with 解雇 (kaiko, dismissal) or 失業 (shitsugyō, unemployment).
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Resignation
In Japanese workplaces, 退職する is used for formal resignations (e.g., career change, retirement), while 辞める (やめる) is casual (e.g., quitting a part-time job). Always match the tone to the context.
Gold Rule
Notice Period
In Japan, resigning typically requires a 2-week to 1-month notice period unless otherwise specified in the employment contract. Use 退職届 (resignation letter) for formal procedures.
Word Origin
From 退職 (たいしょく, taishoku, 'retirement' or 'leaving a job') + する (suru, 'to do'). 退職 combines 退 (retreat) and 職 (job/position). The term reflects the formal nature of leaving employment in Japanese corporate culture.
Usage Notes
退職する is the most formal verb for resignation in Japanese, often used in business contexts. It implies a structured process (e.g., submitting a resignation letter) rather than abrupt departure. For informal contexts, 辞める (やめる) is more common.
Word Breakdown
退
retreat / withdraw
root職
job / position
rootする
to do (verbalizer)
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