Vocation in Japanese
"vocation" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "vocation". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
business, vocation, arts, performance
Reading: gyou
13 strokes · beautiful
Where it comes from
Shape of decorated musical instrument. Work, skill.
What it carries
Work, achievement, karma. '業' represents acts and their consequences.
Related kanji for "vocation"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for vocation?
The most common kanji for "vocation" is 業, read as gyou. It means business, vocation, arts. Related kanji: 技 (vocation).
How many strokes does 業 have?
業 has 13 strokes.