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フリーランス
furīransuLoanword from English フリーランス
freelancer
彼はフリーランスのデザイナーとして働いています。
He works as a freelance designer.
informal
A self-employed professional who works independently on a project-by-project basis rather than being employed by a single company.
フリーランスとして働くには、自己管理能力が必要です。
Working as a freelancer requires strong self-management skills.
The term is widely used in Japan to describe independent professionals in various fields such as writing, design, programming, and consulting.
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Pro Tip
Common Fields for Freelancers in Japan
Freelancers in Japan often work in fields like writing, graphic design, programming, translation, and consulting. The term is less commonly used for manual labor or service jobs.
Gold Rule
Contract Clarity
Always ensure contracts are clear about payment terms, deadlines, and deliverables when working as a freelancer in Japan.
Word Origin
Derived from the English word 'freelance', which itself comes from the medieval practice of hiring mercenary knights ('free lances') who were not bound to any single lord.
Usage Notes
In Japanese, 'フリーランス' is commonly used to describe professionals who work independently, often in creative or technical fields. It is distinct from '自営業者' (self-employed business owner), which implies running a business rather than working as an independent contractor.
Word Breakdown
フリー
free
prefixランス
lance (from 'free lance')
root和英辞典