JLPT N1 Advanced
降格
Demotion to a lower rank or status; sports relegation.
Readings
Other forms
降格する suru verb
降格される passive form
Noun, Suru verb
Demotion
This term describes a reduction in rank or position within an organization or the relegation of a sports team to a lower league.
Example
ミス が 原因 で 、 彼 は 部長 から 課長 に 降格 され た 。
He was demoted from department head to section manager because of a mistake.
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