JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
業 — business
- Reading
- ギョウ・ゴウ・わざ
- Meaning
- business; vocation; arts; performance
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
業 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ギョウ・ゴウ・わざ and it means business; vocation; arts; performance. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
業 appears in everyday japanese words such as 業 (Buddhist karma), 事業 (project) and 兼業 (side line).
Japanese words containing 業
Frequently asked questions
What does 業 mean in Japanese?
業 means business; vocation; arts; performance in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 業 read?
業 is read ギョウ・ゴウ・わざ. Reading it inside real words — 業 and 事業 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 業 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 業 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 業 in a word?
A common word containing 業 is 業 (ごう) — "Buddhist karma". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 業 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 業 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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