Japanese vocabulary: Work & School
15 Japanese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Japanese words you'll actually use for work & school — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Sui. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
At Work
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 仕事 | shigoto | work |
| 会議 | kaigi | meeting |
| 同僚 | douryou | colleague |
| 上司 | joushi | boss |
| プロジェクト | purojekuto | project |
| 納期 | nouki | deadline |
| 報告 | houkoku | report |
| 出勤 | shukkin | commuting to work |
At School
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 授業 | jugyou | class |
| 宿題 | shukudai | homework |
| 先生 | sensei | teacher |
| 学生 | gakusei | student |
| 教科書 | kyoukasho | textbook |
| テスト | tesuto | test |
| 休み | yasumi | break/holiday |
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