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しょく
JLPT:N3
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1

A job, occupation, or position; the post someone holds or the work they do.

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彼は市役所の職に就いている。

He holds a position at the city hall.

大学を卒業してから、新しい職を探している。

Since graduating from university, I'm looking for a new job.

彼の職は部長だ。

His position is department manager.

2

Duties or responsibilities attached to a post; the tasks one is expected to perform in a role.

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警察官の職務は市民の安全を守ることだ。

A police officer's duty is to protect the safety of citizens.

今回の転勤で、以前の職とは違う職務を任された。

With this transfer I was assigned duties different from my previous job.

その職では細かい職務分担が決められている。

In that post the breakdown of duties is determined in detail.

3

A trade or craft; the skills and techniques associated with a profession or artisan work.

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Examples

日本料理の職を極めるには長い修行が必要だ。

Mastering the craft of Japanese cuisine requires long training.

彼は料理の職に就き、毎日腕を磨いている。

He has taken up a culinary profession and hones his skills every day.

絵付けの職は細かい技術を要する。

The craft of porcelain painting requires fine techniques.

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