Learn Japanese: Professions

Phrases describing common professions.

This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Japanese, to improve your Japanese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Japanese.

These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Japanese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Japanese class. The more you expose your brain to Japanese audio, the faster you'll learn.

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View the full list of English and Japanese phrases in this episode.

Phrases in this episode:

• An accountant analyzes finances and provides advice.
• An actor portrays characters in plays, movies, or television shows.
• An architect designs buildings for aesthetics and functionality.
• An artist creates art to express ideas and emotions.
• A baker bakes bread and desserts in a bakery.
• A banker manages financial transactions and offers investment advice.
• A barista serves coffee and other drinks in a cafe.
• A chef oversees the preparation and cooking of food in a restaurant and designs menus.
• A dentist diagnoses and treats dental and oral health issues.
• A doctor examines patients, diagnoses problems, and prescribes treatments.
• An electrician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems.
• An engineer uses science and math to design and develop structures, systems, and products.
• A farmer cultivates crops, raises livestock, and manages a farm.
• A firefighter puts out fires and handles other emergencies.
• A flight attendant ensures passenger safety and provides customer service during airline flights.
• A hairdresser cuts and styles hair in a barbershop.
• A journalist investigates and reports on current events.
• A lawyer provides legal advice and represents clients in legal matters.
• A librarian organizes library resources and assists patrons in finding information.
• A mechanic repairs and maintains vehicles and machinery.
• A nurse cares for patients and assists doctors.
• A pharmacist dispenses medications and counsels patients on proper usage.
• A photographer captures images using cameras to create visual art.
• A pilot operates aircraft, transporting passengers or cargo.
• A police officer enforces laws and responds to emergencies.
• A receptionist greets visitors, answers phone calls, and provides administrative support.
• A salesperson sells products or services and builds customer relationships.
• A scientist conducts research, performs experiments, and analyzes data to expand knowledge.
• A secretary assists with administrative tasks supporting the smooth functioning of an organization.
• A programmer writes and tests code to develop software applications.
• A teacher instructs students, develops lesson plans, and assesses their progress in various subjects or disciplines.
• A taxi driver transports passengers to their desired destinations.
• A waiter takes orders and brings food and beverages to the table.
• A web developer designs and develops websites.
• A writer creates books, articles, or stories, conveying ideas through words.
• A veterinarian cares for animals by diagnosing and treating their illnesses or injuries.
• A carpenter constructs and repairs structures made of wood.
• A plumber installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing systems.
• An entrepreneur starts business ventures, taking risks and finding opportunities for...