人事

じんじ

human resources, personnel management

JLPT N2

Character Breakdown

Understanding "人事"

"人事" primarily refers to personnel matters within an organization, such as hiring, staffing, and employee management. It is commonly used in business contexts to discuss departments or changes related to staff.

Broader Meaning

Besides the organizational sense, "人事" can also mean "human affairs" or "matters concerning people" in a more philosophical or general sense, often implying the unpredictability of life events.

Common Collocations

  • 人事部门 (rénshì bùmén): personnel department, used when referring to the HR division.
  • 人事 (rénshì biàndòng): personnel changes, often about staff reshuffling or promotions.
  • 人事 (rénshì wúcháng): the impermanence of human affairs, a phrase reflecting life's unpredictability.

Usage Notes

When used in a corporate context, "人事" is formal and often appears in official documents or conversations about staffing. In contrast, the phrase "人事" is more literary or philosophical, used to express the idea that human affairs are uncertain and ever-changing.

Avoid confusing "人事" with "事情" (people's matters) which is more general; "人事" in the organizational sense is specific to personnel management.

Example Sentences

The company's personnel department is responsible for recruitment and

This personnel change affected the entire team's structure.

The ups and downs of life are all part of the unpredictability of human