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辞
Resign, Word, Decline
や.める (ya-meru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The word 辞書 (jisho), meaning 'dictionary,' literally combines 'words' (辞) and 'book' (書). Another common word, 辞める, means 'to quit' or 'to resign,' making this kanji useful both in study and work.
Memory Trick
Imagine giving a farewell SPEECH filled with WORDS before RESIGNING from your job. Your final words help you remember 辞.
Readings
Onyomi: ジ (ji)
Kunyomi: や.める (ya-meru)
Example Words
辞書
じしょ (jisho)
Dictionary
辞める
やめる (yameru)
To resign, To quit
辞任
じにん (jinin)
Resignation
謝辞
しゃじ (shaji)
Words of thanks
Example Sentence
彼は 会社を 辞めました。
かれは かいしゃを やめました。
kare wa kaisha o yamemashita
He quit the company.