Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "てんしょく (tenshoku)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
てんしょく
てんしょく (tenshoku)
N3 / CEFR
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Kanji Option B
転職
てんしょく (tenshoku)
N3 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "てんしょく (tenshoku)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- てんしょく (Level: N3): Translates to "changing jobs, career change" and is used when Refers specifically to changing from one job to another. It implies a conscious decision to move to a new company or type of work, often for career advancement or better conditions..
- 転職 (Level: N3): Maps to "changing jobs; job change" and carries the nuance of Refers to changing one's job or career. Can be used with する as a verb.
Bilingual Context for "てんしょく"
彼は新しい仕事を探すために転職を決めた。
He decided to change jobs to look for a new one.
Bilingual Context for "転職"
キャリアアップを目指して、来月新しい会社へ転職します。
Aiming for career advancement, I will change jobs to a new company next month.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "彼は新しい仕事を探すために転職を決めた。" (Meaning: "He decided to change jobs to look for a new one.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "てんしょく" is used for "changing jobs, career change" in the context: "He decided to change jobs to look for a new one.".