VocabJLPT N3
occupation
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. occupation
  2. 2. profession
  3. 3. Job (role)
This noun refers to a person's occupation or profession — the type of work they do for a living. It is a formal word commonly seen on forms and documents, and is slightly more formal than 仕事.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, I want to change careers, but I can't work up the courage.

Sentence 2

No matter what the occupation, everyone fails at first.

Sentence 3

In the end, daily satisfaction matters more than your job title, right?

Sentence 4

It makes me happy when my work is actually useful to someone.

Sentence 5

There's no way your parents would ever allow that kind of job!