Meaning

Primary

Demotion

Alternatives

Degradation, Demolish

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Usually if you're going to the left in Japanese, it's not a good thing. So if you transition to the left it's seen as a demotion. Going to the right is way better.

Reading

させん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

田舎の支店に左遷されました。

I was demoted to a branch store in the country.

Kanji Composition