B1 noun Neutral

직장

/tɕik.t͈aŋ/

A place of work or one's job/employment.

Examples

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1

그는 직장 생활을 10년째 하고 있다.

He has been in professional life for 10 years.

2

직장 내 괴롭힘은 금지되어 있습니다.

Workplace bullying is prohibited.

3

직장이 집에서 가까워서 좋아요.

It's good that my workplace is close to home.

Word Family

Noun
직장
Adjective
직장인
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Memory Tip

Jik (Job) + Jang (Place) = The place where you do your job.

Quick Quiz

그는 새로운 ___을 찾고 있어요.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 직장

Examples

1

그는 직장 생활을 10년째 하고 있다.

everyday

He has been in professional life for 10 years.

2

직장 내 괴롭힘은 금지되어 있습니다.

formal

Workplace bullying is prohibited.

3

직장이 집에서 가까워서 좋아요.

informal

It's good that my workplace is close to home.

4

회사는 즐거운 직장 분위기를 조성해야 한다.

business

The company should create a pleasant workplace atmosphere.

5

직장 만족도가 업무 성과에 미치는 영향.

academic

The impact of workplace satisfaction on work performance.

Word Family

Noun
직장
Adjective
직장인

Common Collocations

직장을 구하다 to look for a job
직장 동료 work colleague
직장 상사 work boss/superior
직장 생활 professional life
직장을 옮기다 to change jobs

Common Phrases

직장인

office worker/salaried person

신의 직장

a 'god-tier' job (very good job)

안정된 직장

a stable job

Often Confused With

직장 vs 직업

Jigeop is one's profession/occupation, while Jikjang is the specific physical place or company where one works.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Speaking Part 1 when asked about your job or where you work.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with 'Jik-eop'. If you mean 'I'm going to work', use 'Jikjang' or 'Hoesa'.

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Memory Tip

Jik (Job) + Jang (Place) = The place where you do your job.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 職場: 職 (duty/job) and 場 (place).

Grammar Patterns

-에 다니다 -을/를 구하다

Quick Quiz

그는 새로운 ___을 찾고 있어요.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 직장

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