calling in Japanese
calling in Japanese is 天命 — calling means a strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or way of life.
calling in Japanese
天命
Pronounced: tenmei
What does "calling" mean?
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noun A strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or way of life.
"He left his office job after feeling a calling to work with animals."
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noun A person's job, trade, or occupation.
"Farming was his father's calling, and his grandfather's before him."
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calling in a sentence
- He left his office job after feeling a calling to work with animals.
- Many nurses describe their work as a calling rather than just a job.
- Farming was his father's calling, and his grandfather's before him.
- Choose a calling that suits your skills and keeps you interested.
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What is "calling" in Japanese?
"calling" in Japanese is 天命. calling means: A strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or way of life.
How do you pronounce 天命?
"calling" in Japanese is 天命, pronounced "tenmei".
How do you use "calling" in a sentence?
Example: "He left his office job after feeling a calling to work with animals." In Japanese, "calling" is 天命.
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