所属
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Noun meaning affiliation or membership. Often used with 『する』 (suru) to form a verb: 『所属する』 (shozoku suru, 'to belong to'). Example: 『会社に所属する』 (kaisha ni shozoku suru, 'to belong to a company').
Theme
At a networking event, User meets a fellow professional, Yamada, and they discuss their work affiliations.
所属
しょぞく
belong to / attached to
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'so-so' (sounds like 所属 shozoku) employee who is just attached to a company without much passion — they belong there but aren't outstanding. 'So-so' → 所属 (shozoku, 'belong to').
Cultural Note
In Japanese workplaces, 『所属』 (shozoku) is often used to indicate one's department or affiliation, such as in business cards or introductions. For example, 『営業部所属』 (eigyōbu shozoku, 'belongs to the sales department').
Forms
Base: 所属Noun meaning affiliation or membership. Often used with 『する』 (suru) to form a verb: 『所属する』 (shozoku suru, 'to belong to'). Example: 『会社に所属する』 (kaisha ni shozoku suru, 'to belong to a company').