재미있는 사실
Many Japanese words related to business and administration have Chinese origins, reflecting historical cultural exchange.
어원
From Middle Chinese 'd͡ʑjwu' (事務) meaning 'manage affairs' or 'clerical duties'.
원래 의미: The character 事務 originally referred to the management of affairs or duties.
Sino-Japanese (Kango)문화적 맥락
事務 (jimu) is a very common and practical word in Japanese workplaces. It refers to the everyday administrative tasks that keep an office running smoothly. You'll hear it used frequently in corporate and government settings.
셀프 테스트 6 질문
彼女は毎日、会社で様々な___をこなしています。
The sentence describes daily tasks within an office setting. '事務' (jimu) specifically refers to clerical or administrative work, which fits perfectly here. '仕事' (shigoto) is a general term for work, '作業' (sagyou) for tasks or operations, and '業務' (gyoumu) for business operations, which are broader.
この部署の主な___は、顧客データの管理と書類作成です。
The sentence lists 'managing customer data' and 'creating documents' as the main activities of a department. These are typical administrative tasks, making '事務' (jimu) the most appropriate choice. '役割' (yakuwari) means role, '担当' (tantou) means person in charge, and '職務' (shokumu) means duty, which are not specific enough for the type of work described.
彼は___経験が豊富なので、すぐに新しい仕事に慣れるでしょう。
The sentence implies that the person will quickly adapt to a new job due to their extensive experience. '事務' (jimu) experience, meaning administrative or clerical work experience, is a common prerequisite for many office jobs. '営業' (eigyou) is sales, '技術' (gijutsu) is technical, and '開発' (kaihatsu) is development, which are different fields.
月末は___作業が多くて、いつも忙しいです。
The sentence states that the end of the month is always busy due to many '___ work.' End-of-month activities often involve administrative tasks like processing paperwork or financial reports, making '事務' (jimu) the best fit. '生産' (seisan) is production, '研究' (kenkyuu) is research, and '企画' (kikaku) is planning.
この会社では、専門のスタッフがすべての___処理を担当しています。
The sentence says that specialized staff handle all '___ processing.' '事務処理' (jimu shori) is a common compound meaning 'administrative processing' or 'clerical work processing,' which is handled by dedicated staff. While 'データ' (data), '情報' (jouhou - information), and '書類' (shorui - documents) are related, '事務' is the most encompassing term for the type of work.
彼の主な任務は、営業チームをサポートする___的な役割です。
The sentence describes his main duty as a '___ role' supporting the sales team. Sales support often involves administrative tasks like preparing documents, scheduling, or data entry, making '事務的' (jimuteki - administrative) the most suitable adjective here. '技術' (gijutsu - technical), '販売' (hanbai - sales), and '管理' (kanri - management) are different types of roles.
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관련 콘텐츠
work 관련 단어
調整
A1The act of making small changes to something to achieve a desired fit, function, or balance. In a work context, it specifically refers to coordinating schedules or aligning different opinions to reach an agreement.
有利な
B1Advantageous or favorable.
承知する
B1To acknowledge, agree; to be aware of and consent to something.
年収
B1Annual income; yearly salary.
応募
B1To apply for a position, a competition, a prize, or a public offer. It indicates a proactive step to participate in something.
応募する
B1To apply for a job or position.
～と同時に
B1At the same time as, simultaneously with.
勤怠
B1Attendance record; presence or absence from work.
係員
A2Person in charge; attendant.
ぎんこういん
A2Bank employee.
