This is the 4949th most frequent Japanese word.
神職
"神職" (Shinshoku) refers to a Shinto priest or clergy member responsible for performing rituals and maintaining Shinto shrines.
The word '神職' refers to individuals who perform spiritual and ceremonial duties at Shinto shrines.
神職は神社で儀式を専門に行う人々です。
Shinto priests are specialists who perform rituals at shrines.
Here, '神職' refers to the position or role that one aspires to achieve in the Shinto priesthood.
彼は若い頃から神職を志していました。
He aspired to become a Shinto priest since his youth.
The usage of '神職' in this sentence denotes the role and associated responsibilities of being a Shinto priest.