N3
たいしょく (taishoku)
退職
retirement; resignation; leaving job
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to retiring or resigning from one's job/company. Can be used with する as a verb (退職する). Contrast with 就職 (finding work). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Resigning?! I will absolutely, 100% NOT allow it! Your entire career and life are decided to be managed by me exclusively! Don't you dare think of leaving my side!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『退職？！絶対に認めないわよ！あんたの一生のキャリアと生活は、私が専属で管理するって決まってるんだから！私のそばを離れるなんて、1秒も許さないんだからね！』
📝 Example Sentences
定年を迎えた父は、先月無事に会社を退職しました。
My father, who reached retirement age, successfully retired from the company last month.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "退職"!
健康上の理由により、来月で会社を_______することに決めました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 仕事をやめて会社から退くため「退職（する）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『退職？どうしてもやめるなら、私との結婚による寿退社しか認めないんだから！…って、バカ！言わせないでよ！』
English: Since it means quitting work and leaving a firm, 'retirement/resignation' (taishoku) is correct. Haruka: 'Resignation? If you really must quit, I only permit leaving due to marriage with me! ...Wait, dummy! Don't make me say that!'
English: Since it means quitting work and leaving a firm, 'retirement/resignation' (taishoku) is correct. Haruka: 'Resignation? If you really must quit, I only permit leaving due to marriage with me! ...Wait, dummy! Don't make me say that!'
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