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letter of resignation; resignation notice
A formal written document submitted to one's employer to officially notify them of one's intention to resign. In Japan, this is a binding notification that cannot be withdrawn once accepted.
Usage
A formal document in the Japanese workplace. Distinguished from 退職願, which is a request to resign (and can theoretically be refused or withdrawn). A 退職届 is a definitive notification and is generally irrevocable once submitted.
Common collocations
- 退職届を出す (to submit a resignation letter)
- 退職届を提出する (to submit a resignation letter, formal)
- 退職届を受理する (to accept a resignation letter)