Meaning

Primary

Working

Alternatives

Being Employed, Being At Work

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you get a position in some business, you’re considered working.

就業 is a formal word that can refer to both being employed and being at work for the day. It’s commonly used in kanji compounds, such as 就業時間 (working hours) and 就業規則 (employment regulations).

Reading

しゅうぎょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

就業規則についての話し合いをするために、 私たちは月一のペースで会っている。

We meet on a monthly basis to discuss employment regulations.

Kanji Composition