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“dismissal” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikainin

Example

取締役会は社長を解任します。tori shimari yaku kai wa sha chō o kai nin shi ma su

The board will dismiss the president.

Illustration for 解任 (dismissal)

How to say “dismissal” in Japanese

“Dismissal” in Japanese is 解任 (kainin).

Centers on formally ending a person's authority and appointment in an official role.

Full entry for 解任: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 解任

株主は臨時総会で取締役の解任を求めました。kabu nushi wa rin ji sō kai de tori shimari yaku no kai nin o moto me ma shi ta

Shareholders called for the director's dismissal at an extraordinary meeting.

Tips for using 解任

  • In formal English, dismissal often concerns employment, while removal can also cover an office or position, making removal from office a close match for 解任 (kainin).

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