異動

This is the 1645th most frequent Japanese word.

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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.

異動は部署間だけでなく職種間でも行われることがある。

Transfers can occur not only between departments but also between job types.