Translation guide
The state of having paid work, the act of hiring someone, or the use of something for a purpose. In Japanese, different words are used depending on the context: job status, hiring, or utilization.
The state of having paid work, especially as a general concept or personal status.
The most direct translation for 'employment' as a formal concept, often used in economic or legal contexts. Can also mean 'hiring'.
Refers to getting a job or entering employment, especially for new graduates or career changes. Focuses on the act of finding employment.
就職活動をしている。
I'm job hunting.
彼は大手企業に就職した。
He got a job at a major company.
A slightly formal or humble way to refer to one's job or place of employment. Often used in self-introductions.
勤め先はどこですか。
Where do you work?
父は銀行に勤めています。
My father works at a bank.
General word for 'work' or 'job'. Can be used for employment status in casual conversation, but is broader than 'employment'.
仕事が見つからない。
I can't find a job.
The process of employing a person, giving them a job.
Used for both the state and the act of employing. Context clarifies the meaning.
新たに10人を雇用する予定だ。
We plan to employ 10 more people.
Specifically refers to hiring or recruiting someone for a position. Common in business contexts.
Verb meaning 'to hire' or 'to employ'. Slightly less formal than 採用する, used in everyday speech.
The act of using a tool, method, or skill to achieve something. Often formal or technical.
General word for 'use' or 'employment' of something. Neutral and widely applicable.
新技術の使用が進んでいる。
The employment of new technology is advancing.
Implies effective use or practical application, often of skills or resources.
Use or utilization, often with a nuance of taking advantage of something available.
雇用 is the state or system of employment, often used in economic discussions. 就職 refers to the personal act of getting a job, especially for students or job seekers.
雇用 only means employment in the sense of hiring or having a job. For 'employment of a method', use 使用, 活用, or 利用.
経験者を採用します。
We hire experienced people.
彼女は採用試験に合格した。
She passed the employment exam.
To hire a part-timer.
知識の活用が求められる。
The employment of knowledge is required.
Think about the employment of the empty space.