noun
holding a job; being employed; gainful employment
Only with reading ゆうしょく
Modern, neutral term for having a job or being employed. Often contrasted with 無職 (unemployed).
Antonyms: 無職
彼は現在有職で、IT企業に勤めている。
He is currently employed and works at an IT company.
有職者と無職
The daily rhythm of life differs greatly between employed and unemployed people.
noun
Archaic sense. In modern Japanese, 博識 or 学識 are more common for 'learned'.
古い文献では「有職」が学識のある人を指すことがある。
In old documents, 有職 can refer to a learned person.
noun
having great artistic talent; skilled performer
Archaic sense. Refers to exceptional skill in arts or performance. Not used in modern everyday language.
能楽の世界では、かつて「有職」は優れた演者を意味した。
In the world of Noh theater, 有職 once meant an outstanding performer.
noun
well-versed in court or military etiquette
Archaic sense. Specifically refers to deep knowledge of traditional court or samurai household practices. Now largely historical.
有職故実に詳しい学者は、宮中の儀礼を研究している。
Scholars well-versed in ancient court practices study the rituals of the imperial court.
Alternate kanji form historically used for 'learned' or 'knowledgeable', but rare and easily confused with 有識 (ゆうしき).
Composed of 有 (possess, have) and 職 (job, occupation). The modern sense 'holding a job' is a straightforward compound. Archaic senses derive from classical Chinese usage where 有職 could mean 'having knowledge' or 'having a profession/art'.