Japanese Word · Intermediate
御役御免
Retire, dismiss or relieve someone, usually senior, of duty or employment
Pronunciation: [o̞ja̠kɯ̟ɡo̞mẽ̞ɴ]
Meaning
Retire, dismiss or relieve someone, usually senior, of duty or employment.
Example
大臣を不始末で御役御免になる。
The minister is retired for mismanagement.
Practice tips
- Practice 御役御免 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.