Meaning and Usage
The word 出勤 (しゅっきん) specifically refers to the act of going to work or being at work, typically used in a formal or business context. It emphasizes the physical act of arriving at the workplace rather than the work itself.
Common Contexts
You will often hear 出勤 when talking about daily routines, punctuality, or attendance at a company or office. It is commonly paired with time expressions to indicate when someone goes to work.
Collocations and Patterns
- 出勤する: to go to work
- 出勤時間: work start time
- 出勤日: workday
- 出勤が遅れる: to be late for work
These collocations are useful for discussing schedules, attendance, and punctuality.
Register and Nuance
出勤 is a neutral to formal term used mainly in workplace or official contexts. It is less casual than simply saying "会社に行く" (go to the company). It is not used for school attendance.
Common Mistake
Do not confuse 出勤 with 通勤 (つうきん), which means commuting to work and emphasizes the travel between home and workplace. 出勤 focuses on the act of arriving at or being at work.