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VocabJLPT N1

odd jobs

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. chores
2. odd jobs
3. miscellaneous expenses

This word refers to miscellaneous chores or odd jobs — small, routine tasks that are not particularly skilled or important. It is often used in workplace settings to describe errands or minor duties assigned to less senior staff.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

So who's actually going to take responsibility for these chores all the way through?

Sentence 2

It's almost funny — like the chores are the whole point of life!

Sentence 3

After breakfast, Mom asked me to do some chores and I headed to the kitchen.

Sentence 4

Someday I'd like to shift to a way of working where I'm not buried in chores.

Sentence 5

You're not thinking it's just chores so you can half-ass it, are you?