フリーランスとして働く

furīransu toshite hataraku
phraseIntermediate to work as a freelancerLoanword from Englishフリーランス
💼Business
formal

To work independently as a freelancer, not employed by a single company on a long-term basis

彼女はデザイナーとしてフリーランスとして働いています

She works as a freelance designer

フリーランスとして働くメリットは自由な時間配分です

The advantage of working as a freelancer is flexible time management

💡

The term 'フリーランス' is a loanword from English 'freelancer', referring to self-employed professionals who work on a project-by-project basis

💡Pro Tip

Common Professions

Common freelance professions in Japan include writers, designers, programmers, and translators.

Gold Rule

Contract Clarity

Always ensure contracts are clear when working as a freelancer in Japan, as labor laws differ from full-time employment.

📖Word Origin

From English 'freelancer', first used in Japanese around the 1980s as the concept of freelancing became more common in Japan

📝Usage Notes

While the term is widely understood, some traditional Japanese workplaces may view freelancing negatively. The phrase is commonly used in business and creative industries.

Word Breakdown

フリーランス
freelancer
loanword
+
として
as
postposition
+
働く
to work
verb
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