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

林さんの就業時間を教えてください。

What are Mr. Hayashi's working hours?

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.

ハローワークに行っても、就業形態がパートのみの仕事しかすすめてもらえないんだよ。

When I go to Hello Work (employment service center), they only recommend part-time jobs to me.

就業人口とは、労働力人口の中で、職業に就いて収入を得ている人の数のことです。 就業人口は、就業中の就業者と、何らかの事情により就業していない休業者に分けられます。

The working population refers to the number of individuals within the labor force who are employed and earning income. The working population can be further categorized into two groups: those who are actively working, and those who are on leave and not working due to various reasons.

Kanji Composition