This is the 1645th most frequent Japanese word.
異動
"異動" means "transfer" or "change in position or assignment," typically within a workplace or organization.
In this sentence, '異動' is used to refer to a job transfer in an organizational context.
彼は最近、新しい部署に異動しました。
He recently transferred to a new department.
Here, '異動' is employed to emphasize a position change that brought new developments to the team.
彼女の異動後、チームには新しい風が吹き込まれた。
After her transfer, the team received a new dynamic.
This usage of '異動' highlights its broader application to include transfers across different roles or job types.