Meaning

Primary

Finding Employment

Alternative

Getting A Job

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Getting a position of employment means finding employment, or getting a job.

Reading

しゅうしょく
  • 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

就職おめでとう!

Congratulations on finding a job!

明日の夜、友達の就職祝いをします。

We're going to celebrate my friend's new job tomorrow night.

卒業後、ちゃんと就職できるか不安なんです。

I am worried about whether I will be able to find a job after graduation.

「いくつか就職の面接をしたんだけど、まだどこからも内定が出ないんだ。」「お互い大変だな。」

"I’ve had several job interviews, but I haven’t received any job offers yet.” “Join the club.”

Kanji Composition