Korean · Work & Business
직장
jikjang
Workplace
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The place where you work.
Example
직장이 집에서 가까워요.
My workplace is close to home.
Etymology
The word '직장' (jikjang) is composed of '직' (jik) meaning 'profession' and '장' (jang) meaning 'place.' It has been used to refer to a workplace since the modernization of Korea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
It is a formal term used in both spoken and written contexts, primarily within professional and business environments, with no significant regional variation.