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内定
naitei
Description
内定とは、会社が「あなたを採用します」と正式に決める前に、非公式に伝える約束のことです。
'内定' is an informal promise given before a company officially decides 'to hire you'.
日本では大学生が卒業する前に内定をもらうことが多いです。
In Japan, university students often receive 内定 before they graduate.
Meanings
内定naitei
informal, unofficial job offer before formal hiring
三社から内定をもらいました。
I received job offers from three companies.
内定naitei
to decide unofficially in advance
来年の予算が内定した。
Next year's budget has been finalized.
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Notes
- Etymology
内 (inside, unofficial) + 定 (decide, settle) = decided internally but not yet public.
- Nuance
In job hunting, 内定 is a near-binding informal offer; 内々定 is even earlier and less formal.
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