業
JLPT N4
Work, business, karma
Readings
On’yomi: ギョウ, ゴウ (gyou, gou)
Kun’yomi: わざ (waza)
• わざ (waza) – skill, art, deed, work
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
業界
ぎょうかい
industry
作業
さぎょう
task
営業
えいぎょう
sales
失業
しつぎょう
unemployment
Example Sentences
営業を担当します。
えいぎょう を たんとう します。
I am in charge of sales.
Cultural Note
💼 業 not only represents work and profession but also has a spiritual meaning in Buddhism (karma).
• 業 (karmic action): In Buddhist philosophy, it refers to the deeds or actions that affect one’s future, connecting human effort with consequence.
• In modern Japan, it is commonly used in business, industry, academic, and professional contexts: 職業, 産業, 業務, 業界.
• Emphasizes diligence, effort, and skill, reflecting the cultural importance of mastering one’s craft and taking responsibility for one’s work.
• 業 (karmic action): In Buddhist philosophy, it refers to the deeds or actions that affect one’s future, connecting human effort with consequence.
• In modern Japan, it is commonly used in business, industry, academic, and professional contexts: 職業, 産業, 業務, 業界.
• Emphasizes diligence, effort, and skill, reflecting the cultural importance of mastering one’s craft and taking responsibility for one’s work.