Meaning

Primary

Die At One's Post

Alternatives

Die On Duty, Die At Your Post

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you want to become a martyr during your employment you need to die at your post. I don't know why you'd WANT to do that though.

Reading

じゅんしょく
  • 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

その刑事は、銃弾を浴びて殉職しました。

The detective took a bullet and died at his post.

Kanji Composition