δ»•

JLPT N4

Do, serve

Readings

On’yomi: γ‚· (shi)
Kun’yomi: ぀か(γˆγ‚‹) (tsuka(eru))
β€’ ぀か.γˆγ‚‹ (tsukaeru) – to serve, to work for

Vocabulary

δ»•δΊ‹
しごと
work
δ»•ζ–Ή
γ—γ‹γŸ
way/method
δ»•δΈŠγ’
しあげ
finishing
δ»•ι€γ‚Š
γ—γŠγγ‚Š
remittance
δ»•ε…₯γ‚Œ
γ—γ„γ‚Œ
purchase

Example Sentences

仕事をします。
しごと γ‚’ します。
I work.
δ»•ζ–ΉγŒγ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ›γ‚“γ€‚
γ—γ‹γŸ が γ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ›γ‚“γ€‚
It can’t be helped.

Cultural Note

πŸ‘” In Japan, δ»• is deeply connected to duty, responsibility, and professional conduct.
β€’ δ»•δΊ‹ (work/job) is not only a source of income but also a measure of one’s responsibility and reliability in society.
β€’ Traditional Japanese values emphasize εΏ  (loyalty) and δ»• (service) β€” working diligently for a company, family, or community is respected.
β€’ Terms like δ»•ζ–Ήγͺい (γ—γ‹γŸγͺい), literally β€œthere’s no way to do it,” show cultural acceptance of circumstances, highlighting the practical and duty-oriented mindset.