Translation of Japanese word "仕事" to English
仕事
しごと
[shigoto]
IPA: /ɕiɡoto/
Meaning
NounEmployment. Labour, occupation, job.
How to use
仕事 (shigoto) — 'work / job'. 仕事をする — to work. 仕事中 (shigotochuu) — at work / in the middle of work. お仕事は？ — What's your job?
🇬🇧 English
work / job
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 仕事
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しごと
Romaji Transcription: shigoto
Example Sentences
彼は仕事を探しています。
かれは しごと を さがして います。
He is looking for a job.
彼女は仕事が忙しいです。
かのじょは しごと が いそがしい です。
She is busy with work.
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Common phrases
- 仕事をする— to work / do work
- お仕事は？— What's your job?
Frequency rank: #131 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "仕事" mean?▼
The Japanese word "仕事" means "work / job" in English.
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The word "仕事" is read as "しごと" (shigoto). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "An activity done to earn a living.".
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