辞意
Meanings
1
intention to resign
Formal noun used when someone has decided to step down from a position, especially in political, corporate, or official contexts. Often appears in news reports.
The prime minister expressed his intention to resign.
The company president suddenly conveyed his intention to resign.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が辞意を表明するfor someone to announce their intention to resign
The prime minister announced his intention to resign at a press conference.
- 〈人〉が辞意を固めるfor someone to firm up their intention to resign
An insider said the president had firmed up his intention to resign.
- 〈人〉が辞意を漏らすfor someone to let slip their intention to resign
It is said the minister had hinted to close aides about his intention to resign.
- 〈人〉が辞意を撤回するfor someone to withdraw their intention to resign
The chairman withdrew his intention to resign after being persuaded by those around him.
- 〈人〉が辞意を伝えるfor someone to convey their intention to resign (to a superior, etc.)
He conveyed his intention to resign to his boss.