職能
Meanings
1
occupational ability; professional competence
Refers to the skills, knowledge, and capabilities required for a specific job or profession. Often used in HR, training, and career development contexts.
This training aims to improve employees' occupational abilities.
2
Describes the specific duties or part played by a person or thing within an organization or system. More abstract than sense 1, focusing on the position rather than the skill set.
His function is to coordinate between departments.
Usage patterns
- 職能を発揮するto demonstrate one's professional competence
He demonstrated his professional competence in the new department.
- 職能を高めるto improve one's occupational skill
Employees' occupational skills are improved through training.
- 職能を果たすto fulfill one's function or role
It is important for each department to fulfill its function.
- 職能に応じた〈物〉something determined according to one's occupational competence
Salary is paid according to one's occupational competence.