転勤
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Base noun form. Used to describe a job transfer within a company, often involving a change in location. Can be combined with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form a suru-verb: 『転勤する』 (tenkin suru, 'to be transferred').
Theme
At a family gathering, User talks with their cousin Aiko, who recently moved for work, about her job transfer and its impact.
転勤
てんきん
transfer (to another office of a company)
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ten' (転 ten sounds like 'ten') employees being transferred to a new office — they're all moving! 'Ten' → 転勤 (tenkin, 'transfer').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『転勤』 (tenkin, 'transfer') is common in corporate culture, often involving relocation to different cities or branches. It can impact family life, and employees may receive support like relocation allowances.
Forms
Base: 転勤Base noun form. Used to describe a job transfer within a company, often involving a change in location. Can be combined with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form a suru-verb: 『転勤する』 (tenkin suru, 'to be transferred').