Translation guide
The English word 'resume' has two main uses: to start again after a pause, and a document for job applications. This guide covers both.
Expressing that an activity, process, or state continues after being stopped or interrupted.
The most common and neutral way to say 'resume' for activities, meetings, work, etc. It is a suru-verb.
会議を再開しましょう。
Let's resume the meeting.
工事は来月再開されます。
Construction will resume next month.
Referring to the document used when applying for a job.
The standard Japanese term for a resume or CV. It often refers to a specific form with a photo and fixed format.
Literally 'start again'. Used when the focus is on beginning anew, not just continuing. Slightly more emphatic than 再開する.
彼は話を再び始めた。
He resumed his story.
Means 'to continue'. Often used when resuming after a brief interruption, especially in conversation. Can be used with the te-form of another verb.
中断したところから続けてください。
Please resume from where you left off.
話を続けましょう。
Let's resume our conversation.
Means 'return to the original state'. Used when something resumes a previous condition, like a relationship or a system setting.
二人の関係は元に戻った。
Their relationship resumed its previous state.
履歴書を送ってください。
Please send your resume.
履歴書に写真を貼るのを忘れないで。
Don't forget to attach a photo to your resume.
A more detailed work history document, similar to a Western-style resume. Often used together with a 履歴書.
職務経歴書も必要ですか？
Is a detailed work history also required?
Loanword from English. Used in some international or academic contexts, but 履歴書 is more common in general job hunting.
英語のレジュメを提出してください。
Please submit an English resume.