Kanji

What does the kanji 職 mean?

職 means occupation, post; job. On'yomi ショク、ソク.

Quick facts
On'yomiショク、ソク
Strokes18
Main radical耳
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi ショク、ソク
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework18 strokes

occupation, post; job

Memory hook

The ear (耳) takes the order and remembers the duty, so the job is done right — JOB, POST.

Main radical

耳ear 6 strokes

Stroke order · 18 strokes

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Common words

  • 職しょくjob, occupation
  • 就職しゅうしょくfinding employment, starting a job
  • 職業しょくぎょうoccupation, profession

More words with this kanji

  • 職人しょくにんcraftsman, artisan
  • 職場しょくばworkplace
  • 役職やくしょくpost, managerial position
  • 職務しょくむduties, official responsibilities
  • 職員しょくいんstaff, personnel
  • 辞職じしょくresignation
  • 退職たいしょくretirement, leaving one's job
  • 教職きょうしょくteaching profession, teaching post

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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