処分

しょぶん

[shobun]

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruTransitive

disposal; throwing away; selling off

2.NounNoun・suruTransitive

dealing with (a problem); measure

3.NounNoun・suruTransitive

punishment; penalty

4.NounNoun・suruTransitive

putting down (e.g. diseased animal)

古いパソコンは適切に処分しなければならない。

Old computers must be disposed of properly.

引越しを機に不要な家具を思い切って処分した。

I took the opportunity of moving to get rid of unnecessary furniture.

規則違反により彼は停職処分を受けることになった。

Due to violating the rules, he was given a suspension.