パートタイマー
pāto taimānoun★Intermediate— part-time workerLoanword from English パートタイマー
informal
A person who works part-time, typically in a non-full-time position.
パートタイマーの仕事は柔軟性が高いが、給料は低いことが多い。
Part-time jobs offer flexibility but often have low wages.
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Commonly used to refer to workers in retail, service, or office jobs who work fewer hours than full-time employees.
Collocations
パートタイマーとして働くto work as a part-time workerパートタイマーを募集するto recruit part-time workers
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This term is widely used in both formal and informal contexts to describe part-time employment.
⚡Gold Rule
Gender Implications
Historically, this term has been associated with female workers, but its usage has broadened to include all genders.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the English phrase 'part-time worker', adapted into Japanese as a loanword.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in contexts discussing work-life balance, employment trends, or labor conditions in Japan.
Word Breakdown
パート
part
prefixタイマー
timer
suffix和英辞典