E11 · Work

Before you start

This level assumes the beginner level and basic grammar. Words you already met are marked and do not count as new.

This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:

• E01saying how you feel
• E02going to the doctor and appointments
• E03booking and changing plans
• E04talking about where you live
• E05opening, closing, switching on and off
• E06simple paperwork
• E07telling what you have done
• E08talking about plans and dates
• E09saying how you feel
• E10studying, asking and remembering

What you learn

しごと is work and はたらく, to work. ざんぎょう and しゅっちょう take する: ざんぎょうを します.

You practise them in kana; underneath you can see how they are usually written.

• しりょうshiryoumaterials, handoutsUsually written 資料
• ざんぎょうzangyouovertimeUsually written 残業
• しゅっちょうshutchoubusiness tripUsually written 出張
• きゅうりょうkyuuryousalary, payUsually written 給料
• ぶちょうbuchoudepartment headUsually written 部長
• めんせつmensetsu(job) interviewUsually written 面接
• はたらくhatarakuworkUsually written 働く
• やめるyameruquit (a job, school)Usually written 辞めるThere is also やめる = 止める (stop doing something). Here you learn 辞める, to quit a job or school.
• You know it · M14かいぎkaigimeetingUsually written 会議
• You know it · M14かいしゃkaishacompanyUsually written 会社

Practice

A short text written only with the kana and grammar you already know. Read it and answer.