Translation of Japanese word "働く" to English
働く
はたらく
[hataraku]
IPA: /hataɾakɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
How to use
働く (hataraku) — 'to work'. Group 1 verb. はたらきます (polite), はたらいた (past). どこで働いていますか？ — Where do you work? 残業する — work overtime.
🇬🇧 English
to work
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 働く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はたらく
Romaji Transcription: hataraku
Example Sentences
彼は会社で働く。
かれ は かいしゃ で はたらく。
He works at a company.
彼女は毎日働く。
かのじょ は まいにち はたらく。
She works every day.
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Common phrases
- どこで働いていますか？— Where do you work?
- 残業する— to work overtime
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Frequency rank: #51 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "働く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "働く" means "to work" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "働く"?▼
The word "働く" is read as "はたらく" (hataraku). 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: "Refers to the act of working or being employed.".
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