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Base noun form. Refers to employment or a job position. Often used in compounds like 『職業』 (shokugyou, 'occupation') or 『職場』 (shokuba, 'workplace').
Theme
At a café, User chats with their friend Ken about job hunting and career plans.
職
しょく
employment
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'job' that keeps you busy like a 'shock' of energy — 'shock' sounds like 『職』 (shoku, 'employment'). Think: 'Shock of employment!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『職』 (shoku, 'employment') is a key concept in society, often associated with lifetime employment systems in companies. It's common to ask 『お仕事は何ですか？』 (oshigoto wa nan desu ka?, 'What is your job?') when meeting someone new.
Forms
Base: 職Base noun form. Refers to employment or a job position. Often used in compounds like 『職業』 (shokugyou, 'occupation') or 『職場』 (shokuba, 'workplace').