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職
職 (readings: しょく; Japanese kanji) means “occupation / job”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 職業 (occupation).
What does 職 mean?
| Kanji | 職 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | occupation / job |
| Readings | しょく |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 職
職 is read しょく depending on the word.
Example words with 職
| Example | 職業 (occupation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14