選任

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 選任 is read as せんにん and means “appointment” and “selection”.
• Basic usage: It denotes a board appointing an auditor and an appointment requiring unanimous approval.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 監査役を選任する / 責任者の選任
  • Use 監査役を選任する for appointing a person and 責任者の選任 for the appointment process.