1.
demotion; downgrading in rank
A reduction in job rank, position, or status.
不祥事で降格させられた。
I was demoted due to a scandal.
降格人事が発表された。
A demotion was announced in the personnel changes.
成績が悪いと降格の可能性がある。
Poor performance may lead to demotion.
降格 is a compound: 降 (descend) + 格 (rank).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 降格する (to be demoted)
- 降格させる (to demote someone)
- 降格人事 (personnel changes involving demotion)
- 降格処分 (demotion as disciplinary action)
CONTRAST:
- 昇格 (promotion in rank - opposite)
- 昇進 (promotion)
RELATED VOCABULARY:
- 左遷 (transfer to a less desirable position)
- 解雇 (dismissal)
- 減給 (salary reduction)
Related Words
Antonym:
昇格 (promotion)