synonym Comparative
職業
VS
仕事
Differences Between "職業" and "仕事"
Option A
職業
Meaning
occupation, profession, job
Reading
しょくぎょう (shokugyō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
あなたの職業は何ですか。
What is your occupation?
Option B
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(occupation, profession, job)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 職業: A formal term for one's job or line of work. Commonly used when asking about someone's profession (お職業は何ですか？).
- 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.
- 職業: A formal term for one's job or line of work. Commonly used when asking about someone's profession (お職業は何ですか？).
- 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.
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