noun
professional occupation; licensed profession
Refers to occupations that require national qualifications and are often called 〜士 (e.g., 弁護士, 税理士, 司法書士). The term is a collective category used in legal, tax, and administrative contexts.
See also: 士 (し)
士業の代表例として、弁護士や税理士が挙げられる。
Typical examples of licensed professions include lawyers and tax accountants.
士業は独占業務を持つことが多い。
Licensed professions often have exclusive rights to perform certain services.