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resignation letter; letter of resignation
A formal written document submitted to resign from a position, typically used in the context of employment or public office.
辞表を出す。
To submit a resignation letter.
彼は上司に辞表を提出した。
He submitted his resignation letter to his boss.
大臣が責任を取って辞表を提出したと報道された。
It was reported that the minister submitted his resignation letter to take responsibility.
A formal term for a written resignation, most commonly associated with white-collar jobs and government positions. In Japanese workplace culture, submitting a 辞表 is a significant and formal act, often preceded by verbal discussions with supervisors.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 辞表を出す: to submit a resignation letter (casual)
- 辞表を提出する: to submit a resignation letter (formal)
- 辞表を受理する: to accept a resignation letter
- 辞表を撤回する: to withdraw a resignation letter
- 辞表を書く: to write a resignation letter
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 退職届: a notification of resignation — the employee has already decided and is informing the company. More final than 辞表.
- 退職願: a request to resign — the employee is asking for permission to leave. Slightly softer than 辞表.
- 辞表 is used mainly for managers, executives, and public officials. Ordinary employees typically use 退職届 or 退職願.