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severance in Japanese

severance in Japanese is 切断, 分離 — severance means the act of ending or cutting off a relationship, connection, or employment.

severance in Japanese

切断
noun
Pronounced: setsudan
The act of severing or the state of being severed.
分離
noun
Pronounced: bunri
A separation.

What does "severance" mean?

  1. noun The act of ending or cutting off a relationship, connection, or employment.
    "The severance of diplomatic relations shocked both nations."
  2. noun Money paid to an employee when their job ends, often due to layoffs.
    "She received three months of severance pay after being let go."
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severance in a sentence

  • The severance of diplomatic relations shocked both nations.
  • She received three months of severance pay after being let go.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "severance" in Japanese?
"severance" in Japanese is 切断, 分離. severance means: The act of ending or cutting off a relationship, connection, or employment.
How do you pronounce 切断?
"severance" in Japanese is 切断, pronounced "setsudan".
How do you use "severance" in a sentence?
Example: "The severance of diplomatic relations shocked both nations." In Japanese, "severance" is 切断, 分離.
Are there other ways to say "severance" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "severance": 切断, 分離.
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