仕事
Reading: しごと
Meaning: work, job, occupation, task
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Example Sentence
新しい 仕事 を 探している
I'm looking for a new job.
Usage Notes
Refers to both one's occupation/employment and tasks or duties to be performed. Can mean a specific task or general work. Often used with する to form the verb 'to work'. Common in both professional and casual contexts.
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