English–Japanese

“full-time work” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisengyō

Example

母は専業の農家です。haha wa sen gyō no nō ka de su

My mother is a full-time farmer.

Illustration for 専業 (full-time work)

How to say “full-time work” in Japanese

“Full-time work” in Japanese is 専業 (sengyō).

専業 (sengyō) presents one occupation as the sole professional commitment, rather than as work done alongside another occupation.

Full entry for 専業: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 専業

彼女は専業で絵を描いています。kano jo wa sen gyō de e o ega i te i ma su

She paints full-time.

Tips for using 専業

  • In Japanese farming terms, 専業 (sengyō) distinguishes a farm pursued as a full occupation from farming carried out alongside another job.

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