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無職である
mu-shoku de aru
What does "無職である" mean in English?
to be unemployed彼は無職である。
He is unemployed.
How to use "無職である" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
To be without a job or occupation; unemployed.
彼女は無職であるが、新しい仕事を探している。
She is unemployed but is looking for a new job.
無職である期間が長いと、就職活動が難しくなる。
The longer you are unemployed, the harder it becomes to find a job.
This phrase is commonly used in formal contexts such as job applications, interviews, or official documents.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
While '無職である' is formal, '失業している' is more commonly used in everyday conversation.
Gold Rule
Avoid Negative Connotations
In Japanese, being unemployed can carry a stigma, so use this phrase carefully in social contexts.
Word Origin
Composed of 無職 (mu-shoku, meaning 'unemployed') and である (de aru, a formal copula meaning 'to be').
Usage Notes
This phrase is more formal than simply saying '失業している' (shitsugyō shite iru). It is often used in written or professional contexts.
Word Breakdown
無職
unemployed
rootである
to be
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