- 職業 — occupation
- 職場 — workplace
- 就職 — employment
- 退職 — retirement
- 転職 — changing jobs
- 職人 — artisan / craftsman
- 職務 — duty
- 内職 — side job / home-based job
The kanji 職 combines elements meaning “ear” (耳) and “speech” (⾔), suggesting duties learned and carried out. It is central in vocabulary about work and roles in society.
彼は 新しい 職に 就きました。
He started a new job.
退職の 日が 近づいています。
The day of retirement is approaching.