業 — Work, Business
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Common Japanese Words with 業 (Work, Business)
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The things you make/do (作) for your work (業) are your daily tasks/work.
Frequently Asked Questions About 業 (Work, Business)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 業 (Work, Business)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 業 ("Work, Business", read as ぎょう) is: A gyoza (ぎょう) restaurant on top of a cell tower is certainly an “interesting” business... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 業 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 業 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 業 means "Work, Business". Its primary reading is ぎょう (On'yomi: ぎょう; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 業?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 業 include: 作業 (さぎょう - work, operation, task).
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