English–Japanese
“overseas posting” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichūzai
Example
父は来年、海外駐在になります。chichi wa rai nen kai gai chū zai ni na ri ma su
My father will take an overseas posting next year.
How to say “overseas posting” in Japanese
“Overseas posting” in Japanese is 駐在 (chūzai).
Describes being placed in another country for a set period to carry out one's work while remaining connected to the original organization.
Example sentences with 駐在
姉は3年間の駐在を終えて帰国しました。ane wa 3 nen kan no chū zai o o e te ki koku shi ma shi ta
My older sister returned home after completing a three-year overseas posting.
Tips for using 駐在
- Unlike a short business trip, 駐在 (chūzai) usually implies a planned work assignment abroad lasting for a substantial period.