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降任 (こうにん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
demotion ; reassignment to a lower post
Refers to a formal reduction in rank or position, often within an organization. Can be used both as a noun and with する to mean 'to demote' or 'to be demoted'. Antonym: 昇任 (promotion).
Antonyms: 昇任
A notice of demotion was issued.
Kanji 降 descend, precipitate, fall 任 responsibility, duty, term Similar words 昇しょう 任にん 昇任 means promotion to a higher rank, the opposite of 降任.
降こう 格かく 降格 is a more general term for demotion or lowering of status, while 降任 specifically refers to a reduction in official duties or position.
Etymology Compound of 降 (descend, fall) and 任 (duty, office). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly suggests a lowering of one's assigned role.
