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辞

Resign, Word, Decline

γ‚„-める (ya-meru)

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

The word θΎžζ›Έ (jisho), meaning 'dictionary,' literally combines 'words' (辞) and 'book' (ζ›Έ). Another common word, θΎžγ‚γ‚‹, means 'to quit' or 'to resign,' making this kanji useful both in study and work.

Memory Trick

Imagine giving a farewell SPEECH filled with WORDS before RESIGNING from your job. Your final words help you remember 辞.

Readings

Onyomi: γ‚Έ (ji)

Kunyomi: γ‚„-める (ya-meru)

Example Words

θΎžζ›Έ
γ˜γ—γ‚‡ (jisho)
Dictionary
θΎžγ‚γ‚‹
やめる (yameru)
To resign, To quit
辞任
γ˜γ«γ‚“ (jinin)
Resignation
謝辞
γ—γ‚ƒγ˜ (shaji)
Words of thanks

Example Sentence

彼は δΌšη€Ύγ‚’ θΎžγ‚γΎγ—γŸγ€‚

γ‹γ‚Œγ― かいしゃを γ‚„γ‚γΎγ—γŸγ€‚

kare wa kaisha o yamemashita

He quit the company.

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