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promotion with transfer
A career advancement that involves transferring to a better position, typically at a different location; a desirable job change.
彼女は本社に栄転した。
She was promoted and transferred to the head office.
栄転おめでとうございます。
Congratulations on your promotion.
部長への栄転が決まった。
His promotion to department manager has been decided.
栄転して給料も上がった。
I got a promotion with transfer and my salary also went up.
栄転 refers to a desirable career advancement involving a transfer.
ETYMOLOGY:
栄 (prosperity, glory) + 転 (transfer, change) - a transfer that brings glory.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 栄転する - to be promoted (with transfer)
- 栄転おめでとう - congratulations on your promotion
- 本社に栄転する - to be promoted to headquarters
USAGE NOTE:
Often used when someone is transferred from a regional office to the main headquarters, or from a smaller division to a larger one. The term implies the move is positive for one's career.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 栄転 vs. 昇進: 栄転 implies transfer; 昇進 is promotion in general (may stay in place)
- 栄転 vs. 左遷: Opposites - 栄転 is positive, 左遷 is negative