Japanese Conversation · Level 6
89 words
Japanese word
ワーク
Pronunciation
Romajiwāku
Meaning
- nounwork
Example
今日のワークを終わらせます。kyō no wā ku o o wa ra se ma su
I will finish today's work.
More examples
このワークは一人でできます。ko no wā ku wa hito ri de de ki ma su
You can do this task by yourself.
Core concept
Describes work as an activity carried out to achieve a purpose, whether it is a job or a specific task.
Common phrases
ワークに取り組むwā ku ni to ri ku mu
work on a task
ワークを終えるwā ku o o e ru
finish a task
Similar words
仕事shigoto: An activity done as a job or duty, or the job itself.
作業sagyō: A set of actions carried out to complete a specific task.
課題kadai: A task or problem assigned to someone to complete.
業務gyōmu: The duties and tasks carried out as part of an organization or business.
Definition in Japanese
目的を達成するために行う仕事や作業。moku teki o tas sei su ru ta me ni okona u shi goto ya sa gyō
Word origin
The Japanese noun ワーク (wāku) is borrowed from English work, from Old English weorc, meaning "deed" or "activity".
Usage tips
- In Japanese, ワーク (wāku) can refer to a particular task or exercise, so it is broader than employment alone.
Other meanings
- jobnoun
- tasknoun
Opposites
- 休みyasumibreaknoun