58
更迭

Reshuffle


Meaning

Reshuffle, Dismissal

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You renew and alternate certain positions or people, making this a reshuffle, or dismissal. 更迭 generally highlights the dismissal of someone from a position for replacement. You’ll often see this used in political contexts, like the reshuffling of certain ministers or other offices in a cabinet or diet; or just in general for important positions in other fields as well.


Reading

こうてつ

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

監督の更迭が求められている。

We’re looking for a replacement supervisor.


Kanji Composition