Translation guide
The act of being dismissed from a job or organization as a punishment for misconduct. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific legal and workplace terms.
To express that someone was fired from their job or expelled from an organization as a disciplinary measure.
The standard legal term for disciplinary dismissal in a workplace context. It implies the employee was fired due to a serious violation of company rules.
He was given a disciplinary discharge for misconduct.
Used specifically for public servants or employees in government-related positions. It means dismissal as a disciplinary action.
The public official was given a disciplinary discharge for corruption.
A type of disciplinary dismissal where the employee is urged to resign voluntarily rather than being formally fired. It is less severe on the employee's record but still a form of disciplinary discharge.
The company gave him a disciplinary discharge by urging him to resign.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'dismissal as a disciplinary measure'. It can be used when explaining the concept rather than using a specific term.
He received a disciplinary discharge as a punitive measure.
To express that someone was expelled from a school, military, or other institution as a punishment.
Used for expulsion from a school as a disciplinary measure. It implies a formal punishment.
He was given a disciplinary discharge from school for cheating.
Used in military contexts for a disciplinary discharge from service.
Expulsion from an organization, such as a club or association, as a disciplinary action. It means striking someone's name off the membership list.
懲戒解雇 (disciplinary discharge) is a punitive dismissal due to employee misconduct, while 普通解雇 (ordinary dismissal) is a termination for reasons like poor performance or redundancy. 懲戒解雇 is more severe and often disqualifies the employee from receiving unemployment benefits or severance pay.
The phrase 'disciplinary discharge' does not have a direct, casual equivalent in Japanese. Using a literal translation like 懲戒的な解雇 may sound unnatural. Stick to the established terms above.
The soldier received a disciplinary discharge for violating regulations.
He was given a disciplinary discharge from the club for breaking the rules.