Meaning of 就任 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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就任JLPT 2
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Kana Readingしゅうにん
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Romajishūnin
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- inauguration; assumption of office
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Example Sentences
就任, しゅうにん used in context
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They installed him as chairman of the committee.
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He took office two years ago.
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He was inaugurated as President.
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He was sworn in as mayor.
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I was delighted to hear of your promotion to Senior Managing Director.
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I heard you have become Branch Manager of Sydney.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
concerning, settle, take position, depart, study, per
On: シュウ, ジュ
Kun: つ.く, つ.ける
12 strokes
responsibility, duty, term, entrust to, appoint
On: ニン
Kun: まか.せる, まか.す
6 strokes
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