How to Say ‘Previous job’ in Japanese
前の仕事
mae no shigoto
[mah-eh noh shee-goh-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: [前の仕事] = “my previous job.” You can also say [前職] (more formal/business).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Using [前の仕事では…] helps you tell a neat “evidence story” without sounding like you’re complaining about past employers.
Phrase Breakdown
前
mae
[mah-eh]
previous; former
Used to modify another noun: 前の + 仕事 (previous job).
前の職場での成果を説明します。
I will explain my results at my former workplace.
の
no
[noh]
of; 's (linking particle)
Connects nouns: 前の仕事 = “job of before” → “previous job.”
私の強みの一つは継続力です。
One of my strengths is persistence.
仕事
shigoto
[shee-goh-toh]
job; work
Noun meaning work/job; used in interview context to describe responsibilities and achievements.
前の仕事でリーダーを担当しました。
In my previous job, I was in charge as a leader.
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