大工
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Base noun form. Refers to a skilled worker who builds or repairs wooden structures. Use with particles like 『は』 (wa, topic) or 『が』 (ga, subject) in sentences.
Theme
User and their neighbor Yumi are chatting over the fence about home renovation projects. Yumi mentions her husband's profession.
大工
だいく
carpenter
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of a 'big' (大 dai) 'craftsman' (工 kou) — a carpenter builds big structures! 'Big-craft' → 大工 (daiku, 'carpenter').
Cultural Note
『大工』 (daiku, 'carpenter') is a respected traditional occupation in Japan, often involved in building temples, shrines, and houses using woodworking techniques passed down through generations.
Forms
Base: 大工Base noun form. Refers to a skilled worker who builds or repairs wooden structures. Use with particles like 『は』 (wa, topic) or 『が』 (ga, subject) in sentences.