職
post · employment · work
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ear and phonetic. Work of hearing.
Symbolism
Occupation, workplace, employment. Represents job.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Working diligently
Component Breakdown
ear + 戠
Words & Expressions
Words written with 職
Four-Character Compounds
有職故実
ゆうそくこじつ
studies in usages and practices of the ancient court and military households
職権乱用
しょっけんらんよう
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
職人気質
しょくにんかたぎ
Craftsman's spirit; Pride in one's work without compromise
Anime & Manga
無職転生 ～異世界行ったら本気だす～
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
A well-known work with 職 in its Japanese title.
無職転生Ⅱ ～異世界行ったら本気だす～
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2
A well-known work with 職 in its Japanese title.
ありふれた職業で世界最強
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest
A well-known work with 職 in its Japanese title.
無職転生Ⅲ ～異世界行ったら本気だす～
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3
A well-known work with 職 in its Japanese title.
転生賢者の異世界ライフ ～第二の職業を得て、世界最強になりました～
My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World!
A well-known work with 職 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“employment”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 職 mean in Japanese?
職 means post, employment, work.
How do you read 職?
On'yomi: ショク、ソク (SHOKU, SOKU).
How many strokes does 職 have?
職 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 耳 (ear).
Is 職 a good kanji for a tattoo?
職 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means post, employment, work. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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