VocabJLPT N1
(personnel) change
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. (personnel) change
  2. 2. transfer
This refers to a change in one's position or assignment within an organization, such as being moved to a different department or role. It is commonly used in workplace contexts, especially in Japanese companies where personnel reshuffles happen regularly.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

His transfer was a turning point — the whole team dynamic shifted after that.

Sentence 2

HR hereby formally notifies you of the personnel transfer effective next week.

Sentence 3

What am I going to do if they tell me I'm being transferred again…

Sentence 4

Today I decided I'm not going to think about the transfer. Not once!

Sentence 5

On what grounds are you saying I need to be transferred?