English–Japanese
“restructuring” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajirisutora
Example
会社はリストラを検討しています。kai sha wa ri su to ra o ken tō shi te i ma su
The company is considering restructuring.
How to say “restructuring” in Japanese
“Restructuring” in Japanese is リストラ (risutora).
Describes a deliberate reorganization of a business to restore efficiency, often through changes to operations, costs, or staff.
Example sentences with リストラ
労使は対話を重ね、リストラを回避しました。rō shi wa tai wa o kasa ne ri su to ra o kai hi shi ma shi ta
Through repeated talks, labor and management avoided restructuring.
Tips for using リストラ
- English restructuring is broad and often neutral, while Japanese リストラ (risutora) commonly suggests job cuts even when it refers to wider business changes.