就活

job hunting

ɕ ɨː k a̠ t͡s ɨ

就 take up (a position or activity) + 活 life; activity

noun Rare #37,533

job hunting A shortened form of 就職活動, especially commonly used by students and recent graduates seeking employment.

JA: 大学生の間では、三年生から就活を始める人も多い。

EN: Many university students start job hunting in their third year.

How’s your job search going?

Job hunting... Huh, what about this office?

— 天気の子 (2019)

You’re job hunting, huh?

— 君の名は。 (2016)

Well then, I'm off to go job hunting!

— 天気の子 (2019)

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