1.
engaging in, working at, being involved in
To be engaged in a particular kind of work, occupation, or activity. A formal word used primarily in written and official contexts.
農業に従事している。
I am engaged in agriculture.
長年研究に従事してきた。
I have been engaged in research for many years.
この工場では約三百人が製造業務に従事している。
About three hundred people are engaged in manufacturing work at this factory.
USAGE:
A formal word most commonly seen in resumes, official documents, surveys, and news articles. In everyday conversation, 働く or 仕事をする is more natural. Almost always used with the particle に: Xに従事する.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 農業に従事する: to be engaged in agriculture
- 研究に従事する: to be engaged in research
- 業務に従事する: to be engaged in duties
- 従事者: worker, person engaged in