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VocabJLPT N1

principal occupation

Noun

Definitions

1. principal occupation
2. core business

This word means one's "main job" or "primary occupation," as opposed to a side job or hobby. It is used when distinguishing someone's principal source of income or their main professional role from other activities they may do.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, there are days when I just want to run from the weight of my principal occupation.

Sentence 2

I do deliveries on weekends, but my main job is teaching.

Sentence 3

Why now, of all times? Are you serious about changing careers?

Sentence 4

Sometimes I want to put my hobbies first, but my main job is always waiting.

Sentence 5

This matter falls outside our core business, so I'll pass it along to another department.