Work and Business Vocabulary
Work vocabulary is essential for living in Japan and appears heavily in N3–N2 JLPT material. Japanese workplace culture has unique vocabulary around hierarchy, keigo, and corporate customs. Job Titles and Professions Japanese Reading Romaji English 仕事 しごと shigoto work; job 職業 しょくぎょう shokugyou occupation; profession 社員 しゃいん shain company employee 会社員 かいしゃいん kaishain salaryman; office worker 公務員 こうむいん koumuin government employee; civil servant 自営業 じえいぎょう jieigyou self-employed; freelance 医者 いしゃ...