Meaning and Usage
The verb 辞める (やめる) primarily means "to quit" or "to resign" from a job, position, or activity. It is commonly used when someone stops working at a company or leaves a role voluntarily. It can also be used more broadly to mean "to stop" doing something, such as quitting smoking or giving up a habit.
Common Contexts
辞める is often used in formal and informal contexts when talking about leaving a job or stopping an activity. For example, "会社を辞める" means "to quit a company," and "タバコを辞める" means "to quit smoking."
Collocations and Patterns
- 会社を辞める: to quit a company or job
- 仕事を辞める: to quit work
- タバコを辞める: to quit smoking
- 辞めることにする: to decide to quit
Nuances and Tips
辞める implies a voluntary decision to stop or leave something. It is different from words like やめさせる (to make someone quit) or 止める (to stop something physically). Learners should be careful not to confuse 辞める with 止める, as the former is more about quitting or resigning, while the latter is about stopping an action or movement.
辞める is a common verb in everyday conversation and business settings, so mastering its use will help learners express decisions about stopping activities or leaving jobs clearly.