disposal; getting rid of something (throwing away, selling off).
引っ越しの前に古い家具を処分した。
I disposed of my old furniture before moving.
店は在庫処分のために全品半額セールを行っている。
The store is holding a clearance sale to dispose of inventory.
不要書類はシュレッダーで処分してください。
Please dispose of unnecessary documents with a shredder.
dealing with a problem; taking measures.
不良品の処分方法を検討している。
We are considering how to deal with the defective products.
この件は早急な処分が求められる。
This matter requires prompt action.
punishment; disciplinary action.
彼は社内で厳重な処分を受けた。
He received a severe disciplinary measure within the company.
規則違反には相応の処分が科される。
Violations of the rules will be met with appropriate punishment.
学校は不正行為に対する処分を発表した。
The school announced punishments for misconduct.
putting down (an animal); euthanizing diseased or infected animals to prevent further suffering or spread.
感染が広がっている牛は処分された。
Cattle infected with a spreading disease were put down.
野生動物の伝染防止のため、数頭が処分された。
Several wild animals were put down to prevent the spread of disease.