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What is the Kanji for 'Word' and 'Resign'? | 辞

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Word' and 'Resign', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Word' and 'Resign' is 辞.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Word, Resign

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Tongue Hard, Spicy

    Example Word

    辞任: resignation. The Japanese verbal noun '辞任 (じにん)' means 'resignation'. It refers to the act of stepping down or resigning from a position, role, or responsibility, often used in formal or professional contexts. For example: The president announced his resignation「社長は辞任を発表した」(しゃちょうはじにんをはっぴょうした). She submitted her resignation due to health issues「彼女は健康上の理由で辞任を提出した」(かのじょはけんこうじょうのりゆうでじにんをていしゅつした). This term is commonly used in political, corporate, or organizational settings to describe the voluntary or forced departure from a position.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    941

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tongue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hard, Spicy

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 舌 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Talk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lively

    kanji

    Meaning

    Disorder, Riot

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bind, Fasten

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 辛 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Preside, Manager

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harsh, Bitter

Learn the Kanji

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What does 辞 mean?

辞 means 'Word' and 'Resign'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.