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입사

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '입사' specifically refers to the act of entering or joining a company as an employee. It is commonly used in formal or business contexts, especially when talking about starting a new job or career.

Common Contexts

'입사' is often used when discussing job applications, recruitment, and the early stages of employment. It implies the transition from being a job seeker to becoming a company member.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 입사 지원서 (job application form): the document submitted to apply for a job.
  • 입사 시험 (entrance exam for a company): tests or interviews for hiring.
  • 입사 후 (after joining the company): used to talk about what happens after starting work.

Register and Politeness

'입사' is a formal term used in professional settings. It is not used in casual conversation to mean 'enter' but specifically for joining a company or organization.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '입사' with '입학' (entering school) or '입장' (entry to a place). Remember, '입사' is only for joining a company or workplace.

Use '입사' when you want to talk about starting a job or becoming an employee, especially in formal or written Korean.

Example Sentences

그는 대기업에 입사하기 위해 열심히 준비하고 있다.

Geuneun daegieope ipsahagi wihae yeolsimhi junbihago itda.

He is preparing hard to enter a large company.

입사 후에는 회사 규칙을 잘 따라야 한다.

Ipsa hueneun hoesa gyuchigeul jal ttarayahae handa.

After joining the company, you must follow the company rules well.

입사 지원서를 작성할 때는 자신의 강점을 잘 어필해야 한다.

Ipsa jiweonseoreul jakseonghal ttaeneun jasinui gangjeomeul jal eopilhaeya handa.

When filling out a job application to join a company, you need to highlight your strengths well.