Japanese word

駐在

Pronunciation

Romajichūzai

Meaning

  • nounoverseas posting

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.

Illustration for 駐在 (overseas posting)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Describes being placed in another country for a set period to carry out one's work while remaining connected to the original organization.

Common phrases

  • 海外駐在kai gai chū zai

    overseas posting

  • 駐在期間chū zai ki kan

    posting period

Similar words

海外赴任kaigaifunin: An appointment to work in another country for an employer.
海外勤務kaigaikinmu: Employment that involves working in a foreign country.

Definition in Japanese

海外の任地に一定期間滞在して勤務すること。kai gai no nin chi ni it tei ki kan tai zai shi te kin mu su ru ko to

Word origin

駐 (chū, "stay stationed") + 在 (zai, "be present") combine to express remaining in a place for work, giving 駐在 (chūzai) its sense of an overseas posting.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a short business trip, 駐在 (chūzai) usually implies a planned work assignment abroad lasting for a substantial period.

Related words

  • 駐在員chūzaiinexpatriatenoun

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