English–Japanese
“unemployment” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishitsugyō
Example
父は失業しています。chichi wa shitsu gyō shi te i ma su
My father is unemployed.
How to say “unemployment” in Japanese
“Unemployment” in Japanese is 失業 (shitsugyō).
Describes the state of being without a job after losing employment, often while seeking new work.
Example sentences with 失業
父の会社が倒産し、父は突然失業しました。chichi no gai sha ga tō san shi chichi wa totsu zen shitsu gyō shi ma shi ta
My father's company went bankrupt, and he suddenly became unemployed.
Tips for using 失業
- In news and economic discussions, 失業 (shitsugyō) often appears as a broad social issue, while everyday conversation can use it for one person's current lack of work.