1.
personnel change, transfer
A change in job position, department, or location within an organization.
人事異動が発表された。
The personnel changes were announced.
異動で大阪に行くことになった。
I've been transferred to Osaka.
異動届を出す。
To submit a transfer notification.
2.
change, shift
A change or transition in general.
価格に異動があった。
There was a change in the price.
口座に異動がないか確認する。
I check whether there have been any changes to the account.
住所に異動があった場合は届け出てください。
Please report any change of address.
異動 refers to job transfers or personnel changes.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 異動する (to be transferred)
- 異動になる (to get transferred)
- 人事異動 (personnel changes)
- 異動届 (transfer notification)
NOTE:
- Different from 移動 (movement, travel) - same reading, different kanji
- 異動: job/position changes (personnel)
- 移動: physical movement (travel)