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サラリーマン
sarariiman
salaryman
彼はサラリーマンとして毎日通勤しています。
He commutes to work every day as a salaryman.
informal
A Japanese white-collar office worker, typically male, who works for a company and receives a fixed salary.
サラリーマンの生活は朝から晩まで忙しい。
The life of a salaryman is busy from morning to night.
This term is often used to describe the stereotypical Japanese corporate worker with a rigid work schedule and company loyalty.
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Cultural Context
The term reflects Japan's corporate culture where long hours and company loyalty are often expected.
Gold Rule
Gender Connotation
While the term can refer to any office worker, it's often associated with male workers due to historical workplace norms.
Word Origin
From English 'salary' + Japanese 'man' (男), referring to male office workers in Japan.
Usage Notes
While originally gender-neutral, the term is now often associated with male workers due to historical workplace gender roles in Japan.
Word Breakdown
サラリー
salary
rootマン
man
suffix和英辞典