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How to say "Leaving" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "leaving", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
早退
そうたい (sōtai)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
赴任
ふにん (funin)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "leaving" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 早退 and 赴任.
In Japanese, 早退 (そうたい (sōtai)) is typically associated with "leaving early (from work/school)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to leaving work or school before the official closing time. It is a noun and often used with the verb する.
On the other hand, 赴任 (ふにん (funin)) maps to "leaving for a new post" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "leaving" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "早退"
体調が悪かったので、会社を早退しました。
I left work early because I wasn't feeling well.
Bilingual Context for "赴任"
私は赴任に興味があります。
I am interested in leaving for a new post.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "体調が悪かったので、会社を ＿＿＿ しました。" (Meaning: "I left work early because I wasn't feeling well.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "早退" fits here because it means "leaving early (from work/school)" in the context of: "I left work early because I wasn't feeling well.". "赴任" represents "leaving for a new post".