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How to say "Assumption" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "assumption", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
着任
ちゃくにん (chakunin)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
危険負担
きけんふたん (kikenfutan)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "assumption" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 着任 and 危険負担.
In Japanese, 着任 (ちゃくにん (chakunin)) is typically associated with "assumption of a new post/assignment, taking up a new position" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Formal term for starting work at a new position, especially for transfers or new appointments in a professional or official capacity..
On the other hand, 危険負担 (きけんふたん (kikenfutan)) maps to "assumption of risk / bearing of risk" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "assumption" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "着任"
彼は来月からニューヨーク支店長として_______する予定です。
He is scheduled to assume his post as the New York branch manager starting next month.
Bilingual Context for "危険負担"
私は危険負担に興味があります。
I am interested in assumption of risk / bearing of risk.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼は来月からニューヨーク支店長として_______する予定です。" (Meaning: "He is scheduled to assume his post as the New York branch manager starting next month.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "着任" fits here because it means "assumption of a new post/assignment, taking up a new position" in the context of: "He is scheduled to assume his post as the New York branch manager starting next month.". "危険負担" represents "assumption of risk / bearing of risk".