退(そうきたいしょく)

そうきたいしょく
noun
early retirement
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1. early retirement
retirement from work before the standard retirement age, often with incentive packages
早期退職(そうきたいしょく)(えら)んだ
I chose early retirement.
会社(かいしゃ)早期退職(そうきたいしょく)制度(せいど)導入(どうにゅう)した
The company introduced an early retirement program.
If you take early retirement, you can receive an enhanced severance package.

早期退職(そうきたいしょく) refers to retiring from work before the standard retirement age, often with incentive packages.

Forms

早期(そうき) (early stage) + 退職(たいしょく) (retirement)

Common expressions

  • 早期退職(そうきたいしょく)(えら): to choose early retirement
  • 早期退職(そうきたいしょく)制度(せいど): early retirement program
  • 早期退職(そうきたいしょく)優遇(ゆうぐう): early retirement incentives

Related words

Usage

Often offered during corporate restructuring. Japan's standard retirement age is typically 60-65.