オフィス

おふぃす
noun
office
1. office
A room or building where business or professional work is done.
The office is close to the station.
We moved to a new office.
There's a meeting at the office.
I make sure to arrive at the office by 9 o'clock every morning.

オフィス (from English 'office') typically refers to modern office spaces. It's often used interchangeably with 事務所(じむしょ), though オフィス tends to suggest a more modern or corporate setting.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • オフィス(がい): business district
  • オフィスビル: office building
  • ホームオフィス: home office
  • オフィスワーク: office work
  • オフィス用品(ようひん): office supplies

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 事務所(じむしょ): office (more traditional term)
  • 会社(かいしゃ): company, workplace