辞
ジ, や.める, いな.む

resign, word, term, expression

JLPT3 G4 S13 F633

The relevant bronzeware inscription form is the left-hand element described in 亂 (two hands untangling threads by pulling them up and down) + 司# administer → administer by unraveling a complex case and passing judgment → *sentence*; *excuse*; *word* → *leave*; *quit*; *resign* (← excuse). A seal inscription form replaces 司 with 辛 needle/cutting tool.

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