noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
demotion; downgrading; lowering of rank
Used for a reduction in rank, grade, or position, often in organizational or competitive contexts. Can be used both transitively (someone demotes someone else) and intransitively (someone is demoted).
Antonyms: 昇級
彼はミスが原因で降級された。
He was demoted because of his mistake.
会社は不況のため、数人の社員を降級させた。
The company demoted several employees due to the recession.