職
Kanji · N2
職 / post
Kanji for post, employment, or work.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ショク、ソク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
職 carries the meaning post, employment, or work.
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Common compounds with 職
有職ゆうしょくholding a job / being employed / gainful employment
求職きゅうしょくjob hunting / seeking employment
殉職じゅんしょくdying at one's post / being killed in the line of duty
就職しゅうしょくfinding employment / getting a job
職員しょくいんstaff member / employee / worker
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