“Occupation” in Japanese
Short answer
Occupation in Japanese is “生業” (seigyou). Full meaning: occupation, calling; livelihood.
Other ways to say “Occupation” in Japanese
占拠
senkyo occupation, taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)
進駐
shinchuu occupation, stationing
職業
shokugyou occupation, profession, job, vocation, trade, calling, business
定職
teishoku occupation (i.e. field of regular employment), steady job, regular work
キャリア
kyaria career, occupation; personal history, professional experience; government employee who has passed the highest national civil service exam
占有
senyuu possession, occupation, occupancy
営為
eii business, occupation
商売
shoubai trade, business, commerce; occupation, calling, profession, job
アキュペイション
akyupeishon occupation
営み
itonami activity, action, performance, execution; occupation, business, work; sexual intercourse, sex
稼業
kagyou trade, business, occupation, profession, job
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