English–Japanese

“parachute appointment” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiamakudari

Example

元官僚の天下りがまた報じられました。moto kan ryō no ama kuda ri ga ma ta hō ji ra re ma shi ta

The parachute appointment of a former bureaucrat was reported again.

Illustration for 天下り (parachute appointment)

How to say “parachute appointment” in Japanese

“Parachute appointment” in Japanese is 天下り (amakudari).

天下り (amakudari) presents retirement from public service as a move into a senior position at an organization linked to the official's former authority.

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

Example sentences with 天下り

その制度は天下りを生むおそれがあります。so no sei do wa ama kuda ri o u mu o so re ga a ri ma su

That system may lead to parachute appointments.

Tips for using 天下り

  • Unlike the broad English phrase "revolving door," 天下り (amakudari) specifically evokes officials leaving government for positions in organizations connected with their former work.

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