No. 1,779 in Japanese
働き
"働き" means "work," "function," or "effort" in English.
In a sentence
私は週に五日会社で働きます。
I work at a company five days a week.
The verb "働きます" (to work) is used to describe the act of performing tasks or duties typically in a job or office setting.
この薬は体に良い働きをします。
This medicine has a beneficial effect on the body.
Here, "働き" refers to the function or effect that the medicine has on the body, highlighting a purpose or role.
彼の働きが大きな成果をもたらしました。
His efforts brought significant results.
"働き" in this sentence describes the action or effort made by an individual, emphasizing contribution or work produced.
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