Japanese phrase
職業は___です。 shoku gyō wa ___ de su
Meaning
I work as a ___.
When to use it
Tells someone what kind of work a person does. It is commonly used in polite introductions and simple conversations about occupations.
Example dialogue
申込書の確認です。職業は？ mōshi komi sho no kaku nin de su shoku gyō wa
I am checking the application form. What is your occupation?
職業は学生です。 shoku gyō wa gaku sei de su
I am a student.