noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
disposal; throwing away; selling off
Used for getting rid of something, either by throwing it away, discarding it, or selling it off. Common with unwanted goods, property, stock, and belongings.
古い家具を粗大ごみとして処分した。
I disposed of the old furniture as bulky trash.
会社は不要な土地を処分して資金を作った。
The company sold off unnecessary land to raise funds.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
dealing with a matter; handling; measure
Formal or administrative use for settling, handling, or taking measures regarding a matter. In everyday speech, 処理 or 対応 is often more natural for simply 'dealing with' something.
未処分の案件を会議で一つずつ処分した。
The pending matters were dealt with one by one at the meeting.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
punishment; penalty; disciplinary action
Often used for official or institutional penalties, as in 懲戒処分, 停学処分, or 処分を受ける.
校則違反で停学処分を受けた。
He received a suspension as punishment for violating school rules.
会社は不正をした社員に懲戒処分を下した。
The company imposed disciplinary action on the employee who committed misconduct.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
putting down an animal; culling; euthanizing
Euphemistic or administrative use for killing animals, especially diseased livestock or animals that cannot be kept. The exact English translation depends on context: 'cull,' 'put down,' or 'euthanize.'
感染拡大を防ぐため、病気の鶏を処分した。
The sick chickens were culled to prevent the infection from spreading.