synonym Comparative
就職
VS
就業
Differences Between "就職" and "就業"
Option A
就職
Meaning
finding employment; getting a job
Reading
しゅうしょく (shūshoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
厳しい状況でしたが、無事に希望の企業に就職できました。
Although it was a tough situation, I successfully found employment at my desired firm.
Option B
就業
Meaning
employment; starting work; being at work
Reading
しゅうぎょう (shūgyō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
午前9時に就業する。
Start work at 9 AM.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(finding employment; getting a job)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 就職: Refers to finding employment, getting a job, or entering a company. Can be used with する as a verb (就職する). Contrast with 退職 (quitting work). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Congratulations on getting the job! My eyes in hiring you as my subordinate were absolutely, 100% correct! From now on, work hard right by my side!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『就職（採用）本当におめでとう！あんたを私の部下として獲得した私の選択に、一切の狂いはなかったわ！これからもずっと、私のすぐ隣で頑張りなさい！』
- 就業: Refers to the act of commencing work, or the state of being employed. Often seen in phrases like '就業時間' (shūgyō jikan - working hours) or '就業規則' (shūgyō kisoku - work rules). (仕事に就くこと、または仕事をしていること)
- 就職: Refers to finding employment, getting a job, or entering a company. Can be used with する as a verb (就職する). Contrast with 退職 (quitting work). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Congratulations on getting the job! My eyes in hiring you as my subordinate were absolutely, 100% correct! From now on, work hard right by my side!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『就職（採用）本当におめでとう！あんたを私の部下として獲得した私の選択に、一切の狂いはなかったわ！これからもずっと、私のすぐ隣で頑張りなさい！』
- 就業: Refers to the act of commencing work, or the state of being employed. Often seen in phrases like '就業時間' (shūgyō jikan - working hours) or '就業規則' (shūgyō kisoku - work rules). (仕事に就くこと、または仕事をしていること)
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