noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
resignation from public office; stepping down
Used for a person resigning from a government or public position. Often appears as 下野する.
大臣は責任を取って下野した。
The minister resigned from office to take responsibility.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Used for a political party losing power and becoming the opposition. Often appears as 下野する.
選挙に敗れて与党は下野した。
The ruling party lost the election and went into opposition.