パートタイマー

pāto taimā
nounIntermediate 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.

Related Phrases

非正規雇用phrase
non-regular employment

💡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
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