noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
without an occupation; unemployed
Describes a state of having no job or profession. Often used in formal or official contexts.
彼は現在無業だが、仕事を探している。
He is currently without an occupation, but he is looking for a job.
無業の期間が長くなると、再就職が難しくなる。
If the period of being without an occupation becomes long, finding a new job becomes difficult.