彼は職を失い、自信も失った。
He lost his job and also lost his self-confidence.
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He decided to resign from the position he had held for many years.
彼はその職に相応しい人物だ。
He is a suitable person for that job.
彼は長年務めた会長の職を退いた
He stepped down from his position as chairman, which he had held for many years.
仕事は辞めたいが、かといって、すぐに次の職が見つかるとも限らない。
I want to quit my job, but at the same time, it's not certain I'll find the next one right away.
彼は職を得るために年齢を偽った
He falsified his age to get the job.
彼は大学を卒業して、地元の銀行の職に就いた。
After graduating from university, he took a job at a local bank.
不況の影響で、多くの人が職を失っている。
Due to the recession, many people are losing their jobs.
Usage Notes
Refers to one's employment, profession, or a specific role/duty within an organization. Often used in formal contexts.
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