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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 In Japan, this is a binding notification that cannot be withdrawn once accepted.
退職届を出した。
I submitted my letter of resignation.
上司に退職届を提出した。
I submitted my resignation letter to my boss.
退職届は退職希望日の一か月前までに提出してください。
Please submit your resignation letter at least one month before your desired departure date.
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 Distinguished from 退職願, which is a request to resign (and can theoretically be refused or withdrawn).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)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 退職願: resignation request (can be withdrawn; a request rather than a notification)
- 辞表: letter of resignation (used by executives and public officials)