解雇(かいこ)

かいこ
noun/suru-verb
dismissal
1. dismissal; firing; termination of employment
dismissal; firing; termination of employment
不正行為(ふせいこうい)で解雇(かいこ)された。
He was fired for misconduct.
会社(かいしゃ)は従業員(じゅうぎょういん)を解雇(かいこ)した。
The company fired employees.
不当(ふとう)解雇(かいこ)で訴(うった)えた。
He sued for wrongful termination.

解雇(かいこ) means being dismissed from employment by the employer. It has a negative connotation as it is usually not voluntary.

Common types:

  • 懲戒(ちょうかい)解雇(かいこ) (disciplinary dismissal)
  • 整理(せいり)解雇(かいこ) (layoff, redundancy)
  • 不当(ふとう)解雇(かいこ) (wrongful termination)

Related terms:

  • リストラ (restructuring, often euphemism for layoffs)
  • クビになる (get fired - casual)
  • 首(くび)を切(き)る (fire someone - casual)

Cultural note:
Japanese labor law makes it difficult to fire employees without just cause. 解雇(かいこ) typically requires documented reasons and proper procedures.

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Added 2026.1.15 4:02 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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