赴任
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Base noun form. Used to describe the act of moving to a new job assignment or location, often in a professional context. Example: 『彼は東京へ赴任します』 (kare wa toukyou e funin shimasu, 'He is proceeding to a new appointment in Tokyo').
Theme
In a company meeting room, User chats with their senior colleague Tanaka-san about upcoming work assignments and transfers.
赴任
ふにん
proceeding to new appointment
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a knight 'proceeding' to a 'new appointment' at a castle. The word sounds like 'foo-nin' — think 'foo' (as in food for the journey) and 'nin' (like ninja on a mission). 'Foo-nin' → 赴任 (funin, 'proceeding to new appointment').
Cultural Note
In Japanese corporate culture, 『赴任』 (funin, 'proceeding to new appointment') often refers to employees being transferred to a new location or branch. It's a common practice in large companies, and farewell parties called 『送別会』 (soubetsukai, 'farewell party') are held to wish them well.
Forms
Base: 赴任Base noun form. Used to describe the act of moving to a new job assignment or location, often in a professional context. Example: 『彼は東京へ赴任します』 (kare wa toukyou e funin shimasu, 'He is proceeding to a new appointment in Tokyo').