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일자리

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Meaning and Usage

The word '일자리' specifically refers to a job position or employment opportunity. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing work, employment, or the job market.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '일자리' in contexts related to job hunting, government employment policies, or economic discussions about employment rates.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 일자리를 찾다: to look for a job
  • 일자리를 만들다: to create jobs
  • 좋은 일자리: a good job
  • 일자리 부족: job shortage

These collocations help express common ideas about employment and are frequently used in news, conversations, and formal discussions.

Register and Politeness

'일자리' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '일자리' with '직업' (profession). '일자리' emphasizes the physical or specific position or place of work, while '직업' refers more broadly to one's occupation or career.

Example Sentences

정부는 청년들을 위한 새로운 일자리를 만들기 위해 노력하고 있다.

Jeongbuneun cheongnyeondeureul wihan saeroun iljarireul mandeulgi wihae noryeokhago itda.

The government is working hard to create new jobs for young people.

좋은 일자리를 찾으려면 자신의 능력을 잘 어필해야 한다.

Joeun iljarireul chajeuryeomyeon jasinui neungnyeogeul jal eopilhaeya handa.

To find a good job, you need to effectively showcase your abilities.

일자리가 부족해서 많은 사람들이 취업에 어려움을 겪고 있다.

Iljariga bujokhaeseo maneun saramdeuri chwieobe eoryeoumeul gyeokgo itda.

Because of the shortage of jobs, many people are struggling to find employment.