synonym Comparative
就任
VS
兼業
Differences Between "就任" and "兼業"
Option A
就任
Meaning
assumption of office, inauguration, taking up a post
Reading
しゅうにん (shūnin)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
新しい社長が来月、就任する予定です。
The new president is scheduled to assume office next month.
Option B
兼業
Meaning
side job; concurrent post; holding two jobs concurrently
Reading
けんぎょう (kengyō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は本業の傍ら、ライターの兼業をしている。
Besides his main job, he also has a side job as a writer.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(assumption of office, inauguration, taking up a post)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 就任: A formal term used when someone takes on a new position, especially an official or high-ranking one. Often followed by 式 (shiki) for 'inauguration ceremony'.
- 兼業: Refers to having more than one job or profession at the same time. Can be used as 兼業する or 兼業で (as a side job).
- 就任: A formal term used when someone takes on a new position, especially an official or high-ranking one. Often followed by 式 (shiki) for 'inauguration ceremony'.
- 兼業: Refers to having more than one job or profession at the same time. Can be used as 兼業する or 兼業で (as a side job).
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