JLPT N1 Advanced
本職
One’s primary profession or professional-level skill
Readings
1 Noun
Main Job
Indicates a person’s primary occupation or main source of livelihood.
Example
彼 は 医者 です が 、 本職 の 傍ら 小説 も 書い て い ます 。
He's a doctor, but he also writes novels on the side.
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2 Noun
Professional-Level Skill
Refers to a genuine professional or expert in a specific field, implying a high standard of skill.
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