職
しょく
shoku
JLPT N318 strokesKanjiLevel 27 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
職 is the kanji for "Work". A common reading is しょく (shoku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Work
Also : Post · Employment
Readings
onしょく/ shokuonそく/ soku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 職 represents 'POST'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of post.
Reading ·
On-reading: しょく — remember this sound by associating it with post.
Example Sentences
職場の環境が良くなりました。
しょくばのかんきょうがよくなりました。
The work environment has improved.
転職活動をしています。
てんしょくかつどうをしています。
I'm job hunting.
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