彼は上司の命令に従って、すぐに作業を開始した。
Following his boss's orders, he immediately started the work.
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Example sentences
He worked all night.
我を忘れて作業に没頭した。
I forgot myself and became absorbed in the work.
クラスは三つの組に分かれて作業した。
The class was divided into three groups to work.
彼の指示したとおりに作業を進めた。
I proceeded with the work exactly as he instructed.
一時間の作業の後に、少し休憩をとった。
I took a short break after an hour of work.
私たちは三つの班に分かれて作業を始めた。
We split into three groups and started the work.
彼はライバルの作業を妨害しようとした。
He tried to obstruct his rival's work.
私は手先が不器用なので、細かい作業が苦手だ。
Since I am clumsy with my hands, I am not good at detailed work.
彼は一日中、庭で黙々と作業をしていた
He worked silently in the garden all day long.
Usage Notes
Usually refers to physical or mental labor aimed at a specific goal. Often used in the context of projects, construction, or computer tasks.
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