N3
しゅうしょく (shūshoku)
就職
finding employment; getting a job
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "就職"!
大学を卒業した後の_______先が、ようやく決まりました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 仕事を得て配属される企業や組織を指すため「就職（先）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『就職先が私の部署で本当によかったわ。これで毎日、私の顔を見て仕事ができるわね…嬉しい？』
English: Since it refers to the company or organization where one gets a job, 'employment' (shūshoku) is correct. Haruka: 'I'm so glad your employment destination is my department. Now you can work looking at my face daily... Happy?'
English: Since it refers to the company or organization where one gets a job, 'employment' (shūshoku) is correct. Haruka: 'I'm so glad your employment destination is my department. Now you can work looking at my face daily... Happy?'
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