教職
Meanings
1
teaching profession; teaching career
Refers to the occupation of teaching, especially in schools. Often used in contexts like teacher training, certification, or career paths.
He has been in the teaching profession for ten years.
I took the teacher training course and got a teaching license.
2
education of the laity
Christian term for the religious education of laypeople, as opposed to clergy. Rare outside theological contexts.
The church also puts effort into the education of the laity.
Usage patterns
- 教職に就くto take up the teaching profession
After graduating from university, she decided to go into teaching.
- 教職を目指すto aim for a career in teaching
He had aimed for a teaching career since long ago.
- 教職を離れるto leave the teaching profession
He decided to leave the teaching profession for health reasons.