出勤
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of going to work or being at work. Often used with 『する』 (suru) to form a verb: 『出勤する』 (shukkin suru, 'to go to work').
Theme
During a morning commute on the train, User runs into their coworker Tanaka-san and discusses work routines.
出勤
しゅっきん
going to work / at work
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a busy office scene: people are 'shut-in' at their desks, but you're 'shut-kin' (出勤) — heading out to work! 'Shut-kin' sounds like 'shut in' but means the opposite: going to work.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『出勤』 (shukkin) is a key part of work culture, often involving commuting on crowded trains. Many companies have strict start times, and being punctual is highly valued. The term is commonly used in phrases like 『出勤時間』 (shukkin jikan, 'commute time') or 『出勤する』 (shukkin suru, 'to go to work').
Forms
Base: 出勤Base noun form. Refers to the act of going to work or being at work. Often used with 『する』 (suru) to form a verb: 『出勤する』 (shukkin suru, 'to go to work').