noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
demotion; relegation; downgrading
Used for lowering of rank, status, or position, often in organizational, sports, or rating contexts. Can be used both transitively (someone demotes someone) and intransitively (someone is demoted).
Antonyms: 昇格
彼はミスが原因で降格になった。
He was demoted because of his mistake.
チームは最下位で降格が決まった。
The team's relegation was confirmed with a last-place finish.