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What is the Kanji for 'Employment'? | 職

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Employment', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Employment' is 職.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Employment

    Reading

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    Parts

    Ear

    Example Word

    職人: craftsman. The Japanese noun '職人 (しょくにん)' refers to a skilled craftsman or artisan who specializes in a particular trade or craft. This term is often used to describe individuals who have honed their skills through years of practice and dedication, such as carpenters, potters, or blacksmiths. The word carries a connotation of high skill, precision, and tradition. For example: The craftsman made a beautiful vase「職人が美しい花瓶を作りました」(しょくにんがうつくしいかびんをつくりました). He is a master craftsman「彼は職人の達人です」(かれはしょくにんのたつじんです). The term is deeply respected in Japanese culture, often associated with the concept of 'monozukuri' (物作り), which emphasizes the spirit of craftsmanship and the pursuit of perfection.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    671

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ear

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 9 words:

    word

    就職

    Meaning

    Employment

    word

    職業

    Meaning

    Occupation

    word

    Meaning

    Job, Profession

    word

    職員

    Meaning

    Staff

    word

    職場

    Meaning

    Workplace

    word

    職人

    Meaning

    Craftsman

    word

    職務

    Meaning

    Duties

    word

    退職

    Meaning

    Retirement

    word

    転職

    Meaning

    Job change

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 耳 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take

    kanji

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Saint, Holy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take in, Vicarious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Daring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Feed

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 戠 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    Meaning

    Weave

Learn the Kanji

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What does 職 mean?

職 means 'Employment'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.