職業
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Base noun form. Compound of 『職』 (shoku, 'employment') and 『業』 (gyou, 'business / Industry'). Refers to one's job, profession, or line of work.
Theme
At a networking event, User talks with their colleague Aiko about different types of work and careers.
職業
しょくぎょう
occupation, business
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of 'shock' and 'guy' — 'shock guy' sounds like 『職業』 (shokugyou, 'occupation'). Imagine a guy with a shocking job title!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『職業』 (shokugyou, 'occupation') is often listed on official forms and resumes. It's a formal term for one's job or profession, and people take pride in their 『職業』 as part of their identity.
Forms
Base: 職業Base noun form. Compound of 『職』 (shoku, 'employment') and 『業』 (gyou, 'business / Industry'). Refers to one's job, profession, or line of work.