Japanese word

事務所

Pronunciation

Romajijimusho

Meaning

  • nounoffice

Example

新しい事務所は明るいです。atara shi i ji mu sho wa aka ru i de su

The new office is bright.

Illustration for 事務所 (office)

More examples

午後は事務所で会議があります。go go wa ji mu sho de kai gi ga a ri ma su

There is a meeting at the office this afternoon.

Core concept

Refers to a place where people handle business or administrative work.

Common phrases

  • 事務所に行くji mu sho ni i ku

    go to the office

  • 事務所で働くji mu sho de hatara ku

    work at an office

  • 事務所に戻るji mu sho ni modo ru

    return to the office

Similar words

オフィスofisu: A workplace used for business or administrative work, often in a modern corporate setting.

Definition in Japanese

仕事や事務を行うために設けた場所。shi goto ya ji mu o okona u ta me ni mō ke ta ba sho

Word origin

事務所 (jimusho) combines the Sino-Japanese readings and meanings of 事 (ji, "matter"), 務 (mu, "duty"), and 所 (sho, "place"), forming the sense of a place for work or duties.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese entertainment news, 事務所 (jimusho) often means a talent agency, not merely the room where performers meet.

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