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TOPIK 5noun

사퇴

satoe

사퇴가 · 사퇴를

resignation, stepping down; withdrawal (from a race)

Example

장관은 책임을 지고 사퇴 의사를 밝혔습니다.

The minister took responsibility and announced his intention to resign.

Word parts

사 resign퇴 withdraw

Literally 'resign and withdraw'.

Good to know

사퇴 is typical for politicians and candidates; for ordinary workers, 퇴사 (leaving a company) is used.