降こう任にん

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

• 彼かれはミスが原げん因いんで降こう任にんされた。

  He was demoted because of his mistake.

• 降こう任にんの辞じ令れいが下おりた。

  A notice of demotion was issued.