職業 — meaning in English

English meaning

• career noun The series of jobs a person has over the course of their working life, especially in one field.
• craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
• employment noun A paid job or work that someone does regularly.
• occupation noun A person's job or profession.
• profession noun A job or occupation that requires special training or skill, especially one with a recognized qualification.
• work noun A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.

Senses

職業 is used for these senses in English:

• career One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously and/or over a long period of time.
• craft Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
• employment The occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid.
• occupation An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.
• profession A professional occupation.
• work Labour, occupation, job.

career — full definition

1. noun The series of jobs a person has over the course of their working life, especially in one field.
2. verb To move fast and out of control, often in a dangerous or reckless way.
3. adjective Doing something as a long-term profession rather than casually.

craft — full definition

1. noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
2. noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
3. noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
4. noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
5. verb To make or produce something with skill and care.

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