Meaning of 天職(てんしょく) in Japanese

天職
Kana Reading
てんしょく
Romaji
tenshoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    vocation; lifework; calling
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)

Examples of 天職, てんしょく in a sentence

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On'Yomi: テン

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職 JLPT 3

18 strokes

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On'Yomi: ショク, ソク

Kun'Yomi:

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