English–Japanese

“leaving work” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitaisha

Example

今日は六時に退社します。kyō wa roku ji ni tai sha shi ma su

Today, I leave work at six.

Illustration for 退社 (leaving work)

How to say “leaving work” in Japanese

“Leaving work” in Japanese is 退社 (taisha).

Marks a person's departure from a workplace, either at the end of the day's work or when employment ends.

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

Example sentences with 退社

私は退社後に、駅で買い物をします。watashi wa tai sha ato ni eki de ka i mono o shi ma su

After leaving work, I shop at the station.

Tips for using 退社

  • In workplace messages, 退社 (taisha) often means that an employee has left for the day, while context can show that the person has left the company.

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