JLPT N1 Advanced
左遷
Demotion via transfer to a remote or insignificant post
Readings
Other forms
左遷する to demote
左遷される to be demoted
Noun, Suru verb
Demotion via Transfer
Refers to a personnel transfer that acts as a de facto demotion to a position with less influence or prestige.
Example
彼 は プロジェクト の 失敗 で 、 子会社 に 左遷 され た 。
He was demoted to a subsidiary company because of the project's failure.
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