働き
hatarakinoun★Intermediate
general
The function, role, or effectiveness of something or someone
この薬の働きは体内で毒素を分解することです
The function of this medicine is to break down toxins in the body
彼の働きはチームにとって非常に重要です
His role is very important for the team
💡
Can refer to both mechanical functions and human roles
Collocations
働きが良いto work well働きを止めるto stop functioning働きを発揮するto perform well
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Related Phrases
働き者phrase
hard worker
働きかけphrase
initiative, effort
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This word is often used in technical manuals and instructions to describe how something functions
⚡Gold Rule
Function vs Role
While both can refer to functions, 働き is more likely to describe mechanical or technical functions, while 役割 is more commonly used for human roles
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 働く (hataraku, to work)
📝Usage Notes
Often used in technical contexts to describe how something works, but can also refer to human roles and contributions
Word Breakdown
働
work
rootき
noun-forming suffix
suffix和英辞典