働き
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Base noun form. Refers to the act or result of working, often used in contexts like employment or effort. Example: 『彼の働き』 (kare no hataraki, 'his work').
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, are discussing their work-life balance during a coffee break at the office.
働き
はたらき
work, labor
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of 'hataraki' (はたらき hataraki) as 'hard work' — it sounds like 'hard' + 'lucky', but it's all about labor! 'Hard work' → はたらき (hataraki, 'work, labor').
Cultural Note
『働き』 (hataraki, 'work, labor') is a key concept in Japanese work culture, emphasizing diligence and productivity. It's often used in phrases like 『働き方』 (hatarakikata, 'way of working') to discuss work-life balance.
Forms
Base: 働きBase noun form. Refers to the act or result of working, often used in contexts like employment or effort. Example: 『彼の働き』 (kare no hataraki, 'his work').