働き
はたらき
hataraki
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 46 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
働き (はたらき (hataraki)) means "Work". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Work
Also : Labor · Function · Role
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Example Sentences
彼の働きでプロジェクトが成功した。
かれのはたらきでプロジェクトがせいこうした。
The project succeeded thanks to his work.
社会での働きを大切にしている。
しゃかいでのはたらきをたいせつにしている。
I value my contribution in society.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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