resign, word, term, expression
辞 centers on the act of stepping away from something, whether by resigning from a position or by using words to express a refusal or a formal statement. The meanings 'word', 'term', and 'expression' extend naturally from the idea of a carefully chosen verbal formulation.
辞 combines 舌 (tongue) and 辛, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the idea of cutting or separating, suggesting words that cut off or formally end something. The modern form is a simplification of the older 辭.
A tongue (舌) beside a sharp tool (辛) suggests using words to cut ties: resigning from a job or crafting a precise expression.
For ジ, imagine a person named G who resigns by handing in a letter: G -> ジ, and the tongue-shaped 舌 delivers the final word.
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
resignation (from a position)
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resignation
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declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race); excusing oneself
flattery; compliment
bow; bowing
address (e.g. opening or closing remarks); speech; words
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.)
letter of resignation
to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to leave; to depart
eulogy; compliment
congratulatory address
Kōjien (Japanese dictionary published by Iwanami Shoten)
memorial address; words of condolence; funeral oration; eulogy
intention to resign
figure of speech; rhetorical flourish
to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to leave; to depart
passing away; death