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to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to leave; to depart
to resign (from); to step down; to leave (one's position); to quit
to decline; to turn down; to refuse
to do unwaveringly; to be prepared to do; to not mind doing
彼は大臣の職を辞した。
He resigned from his post as minister.
彼は主君の御前で礼を辞して席を立った。
He politely took his leave in front of his lord and stood up from his seat.
来月、現社長がその職を辞する意向だと報道された。
It was reported that the current CEO intends to resign from his position next month.