辞職

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 辞職(じしょく) means resigning from one's job or position.
• Basic usage: It is used for formally announcing an intention to leave or describing a person in charge resigning.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Resignation and dismissal
  • 解雇(かいこ) is an employer ending someone's employment; 辞職 is the person leaving their position.
• Announcement and resignation dates
  • 来月末の辞職 refers to resignation at the end of next month. The announcement and the actual resignation occur at different times in the example.