Meaning and Usage
"辞職" (じしょく) specifically refers to the act of resigning from a job or official position. It is a formal term often used in business or official contexts.
Common Contexts
This word is commonly used when someone voluntarily leaves their job, often accompanied by a formal resignation letter (辞職届). It can be due to personal reasons, health, or other circumstances.
Collocations and Patterns
- 辞職届 (じしょくとどけ): resignation letter, the formal document submitted when resigning.
- 辞職を決意する: to decide to resign.
- 突然の辞職: sudden resignation, often implying unexpected or abrupt departure.
Register and Nuance
"辞職" is a formal and polite term, suitable for written and spoken business Japanese. It is more formal than casual expressions like "やめる" (to quit).
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "辞職" with "退職" (たいしょく), which also means resignation or retirement. "辞職" emphasizes the act of resigning voluntarily, often from a position of responsibility, while "退職" can also mean retirement or leaving a job for various reasons.