Korean Dictionary
How to say "Resign" in Korean
“Resign” in Korean is 사직 (pronounced "sajik").
사직
sajik
Usage & Context
To voluntarily leave a job or position. Resigning in Korea typically requires formal notice and proper procedures. It is important to maintain good relationships even when leaving a company.
Example Sentence
그는 새로운 회사로 가기 위해 사직했습니다.
He resigned to join a new company.
How to use 사직 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Resign” is 사직, romanized as sajik.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 사직.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '사' (sa), sounds like 'sa' in 'sad'. The second syllable, '직' (jik), sounds like 'jik' in 'jiggle' but with a crisp 'k' sound at the end. Combine them: 'sa-jik'.
More Example Sentences
Sharing news about a colleague leaving.
김 팀장님이 다음 달에 사직하신대요.
Team Leader Kim is resigning next month.
Explaining the cause of one's departure from a job.
건강상의 이유로 사직서를 제출했습니다.
I submitted my resignation due to health reasons.
Asking about the process of leaving a job.
사직 절차는 어떻게 되나요?
What are the resignation procedures?
Cultural Context
Resigning ('사직') in Korea typically involves submitting a formal '사직서' (sajikseo, resignation letter) and adhering to a notice period. It's common for colleagues to hold a farewell dinner (송별회, songbyeolhoe) for the departing employee. Maintaining good relationships (인맥, inmaek) is highly valued, even when leaving a company, as professional networks are crucial.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 사직 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
사직하다
to resign
사직서 제출
submission of resignation letter
사직 처리
processing of resignation
Related Expressions
퇴사
toesa
leaving a company (broader term)
사직서
sajikseo
resignation letter
이직
ijik
changing jobs
입사
ipsa
joining a company
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