仕事
shigotonoun★Beginner
formalinformal
work, job, task
仕事が忙しいです
I'm busy with work.
彼は仕事を探しています
He is looking for a job.
💡
Can refer to both employment and specific tasks.
Collocations
仕事をするto do work仕事を休むto take a day off work仕事が終わるwork to be finished
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Related Phrases
仕事場phrase
workplace
仕事中phrase
during work
💡Pro Tip
Work vs. Job
'仕事' can mean both 'work' (general activity) and 'job' (specific employment). Context usually clarifies the meaning.
⚡Gold Rule
Polite Usage
Always polite; avoid using it in overly casual contexts where '仕事' might sound stiff.
📖Word Origin
From '仕' (to serve) + '事' (matter, affair)
📝Usage Notes
Polite and neutral term for work; can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
仕
to serve
root事
matter, affair
root✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN