VocabJLPT N2
joining a company
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. joining a company
  2. 2. getting a job with a company
The act of joining a company as a new employee. It is a very important concept in Japanese work culture, and there are formal ceremonies associated with new employees starting in April.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why did I even end up joining this company?

Sentence 2

At dinner, my dad said, "Don't push yourself too hard after you start."

Sentence 3

My expectations keep building up, and the first day still feels so far away.

Sentence 4

So, when are you planning to start at the company?

Sentence 5

I was surprised at myself for just coming out and saying, "I've decided to take the job."