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synonym Comparative
就任
VS
兼任

Differences Between "就任" and "兼任"

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
兼任
Meaning
concurrent post
Reading
けんにん (kennin)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私は兼任に興味があります。
I am interested in concurrent post.

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)"?
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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'.
- 兼任: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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