직장
A place of work or one's job/employment.
Examples
3 of 5그는 직장 생활을 10년째 하고 있다.
He has been in professional life for 10 years.
직장 내 괴롭힘은 금지되어 있습니다.
Workplace bullying is prohibited.
직장이 집에서 가까워서 좋아요.
It's good that my workplace is close to home.
Word Family
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
그는 직장 생활을 10년째 하고 있다.
everydayHe has been in professional life for 10 years.
직장 내 괴롭힘은 금지되어 있습니다.
formalWorkplace bullying is prohibited.
직장이 집에서 가까워서 좋아요.
informalIt's good that my workplace is close to home.
회사는 즐거운 직장 분위기를 조성해야 한다.
businessThe company should create a pleasant workplace atmosphere.
직장 만족도가 업무 성과에 미치는 영향.
academicThe impact of workplace satisfaction on work performance.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
직장인
office worker/salaried person
신의 직장
a 'god-tier' job (very good job)
안정된 직장
a stable job
Often Confused With
Jigeop is one's profession/occupation, while Jikjang is the specific physical place or company where one works.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Speaking Part 1 when asked about your job or where you work.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with 'Jik-eop'. If you mean 'I'm going to work', use 'Jikjang' or 'Hoesa'.
Memory Tip
Jik (Job) + Jang (Place) = The place where you do your job.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 職場: 職 (duty/job) and 場 (place).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 새로운 ___을 찾고 있어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 직장
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