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How to say "Leaving" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "leaving", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
退勤
たいきん (taikin)
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 退勤 and 赴任.
In Japanese, 退勤 (たいきん (taikin)) is typically associated with "leaving work; clocking out" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to leaving the office, finishing one's shift, or clocking out of work. Can be used with する as a verb.
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 "退勤"
定時になったので、タイムカードを押して_______しました。
Since it reached the regular time, I punched the time card and left work.
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: "定時になったので、タイムカードを押して_______しました。" (Meaning: "Since it reached the regular time, I punched the time card and left work.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "退勤" fits here because it means "leaving work; clocking out" in the context of: "Since it reached the regular time, I punched the time card and left work.". "赴任" represents "leaving for a new post".