synonym Comparative
仕事
VS
生業
Differences Between "仕事" and "生業"
Option A
仕事
Meaning
job; work; occupation
Reading
しごと (shigoto)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私の仕事はとても楽しいです。
My job is very enjoyable.
Option B
生業
Meaning
occupation; livelihood; calling
Reading
なりわい (nariwai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
漁師は彼の代々続く生業だ。
Fishing is his family's generational livelihood.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(job; work; occupation)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 仕事: It refers to a task, a job, or one's occupation. Often used with the verb する (to do) as 「仕事をする」 (to work). It's a fundamental word for discussing employment or tasks.
- 生業: 生活の糧を得るための仕事や職業のこと。少し古風な響きがあるが、現代でも使用される。(Refers to a job or profession for earning a living. It has a slightly old-fashioned feel but is still used today.)
- 仕事: It refers to a task, a job, or one's occupation. Often used with the verb する (to do) as 「仕事をする」 (to work). It's a fundamental word for discussing employment or tasks.
- 生業: 生活の糧を得るための仕事や職業のこと。少し古風な響きがあるが、現代でも使用される。(Refers to a job or profession for earning a living. It has a slightly old-fashioned feel but is still used today.)
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