IN11 · Work and business

Before you start

This level assumes the elementary level and elementary grammar. From here on, words are in kanji with their reading above; in the reading round you'll see the kanji alone.

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

• IN01understanding simple headlines
• IN02talking about society
• IN03talking about the planet
• IN04buying and paying wisely
• IN05talking about devices and faults
• IN06talking about studies and exams
• IN07organizing meetings and notices
• IN08giving and explaining your opinion
• IN09explaining why things happen
• IN10talking about traditions and art

What you learn

じょうし (boss) and ぶか (subordinate) are a pair; しゅうしょく (getting a job) and たいしょく (leaving a company) are another. They are used with する or が.

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

• 経済けいざいkeizaieconomy
• 職場しょくばshokubaworkplace
• 上司じょうしjoushiboss, superior
• 部下ぶかbukasubordinate
• 営業えいぎょうeigyousales (business)
• 契約けいやくkeiyakucontract
• 募集ぼしゅうboshuurecruitment, call for applicants
• 就職しゅうしょくshuushokufinding a job
• 退職たいしょくtaishokuleaving a job, retirement
• 計画けいかくkeikakuplan, project

Practice

A short text with words and grammar you already know; kanji carry their reading above. Read it and answer.