Meaning

Primary

Affiliation

Alternative

Belong To

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Your place of belonging describes your affiliation. It’s where you belong to.

This is often used to describe a person’s affiliation or membership to a particular organization, team, or group.

Reading

しょぞく
  • 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

所属部署に病欠のための診断書を提出しておいた方がいいよ。

You should turn in doctor’s notes for sick days to your own department.

Kanji Composition