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仕事場
shigotoba
workplace
彼は仕事場に向かった。
He headed to his workplace.
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A place where someone performs their job or employment duties.
新しい仕事場は広くて明るい。
The new workplace is spacious and bright.
仕事場のルールを守ろう。
Let's follow the workplace rules.
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A location designated for performing specific work tasks, such as an office, factory, or construction site.
工場の仕事場は騒音がひどい。
The factory workplace is very noisy.
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Pro Tip
Distinguishing 仕事場 and 職場
While both terms refer to a place of work, 職場 (shokuba) is more commonly used in formal or business contexts, especially when referring to a company or official workplace. 仕事場 (shigotoba) is more general and can include informal or temporary workspaces.
Word Origin
The word is a compound of 仕事 (shigoto, 'work') and 場 (ba, 'place'). 仕事 derives from the verb 仕える (tsukaeru, 'to serve') + 事 (koto, 'thing'), while 場 means 'place' or 'location'. The combination emphasizes the functional space where work is conducted.
Usage Notes
仕事場 is a general term that can refer to any location where work is performed, whether indoors or outdoors. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. In business settings, 職場 (shokuba) is often preferred, but 仕事場 is also widely understood.
Word Breakdown
仕事
work
root場
place
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