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VocabJLPT N1

official business

NounPrenominal

Definitions

1. (your) business
2. (your) concern
3. (customer's) order
4. official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.)

This noun has two main uses: it can politely mean "business" or "an errand" in formal situations, and it can also refer to someone who serves authority unquestioningly, sometimes with a critical nuance. The context usually makes clear which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The receptionist politely asked, "Which department can I direct you to?"

Sentence 2

Every time he says "I need to see you," my heart starts racing.

Sentence 3

If you're not authorized personnel, you can't enter without business here.

Sentence 4

"Right this way once you're done," the staff member guided them.

Sentence 5

Please stop making that face like "what do you want now?"