フルタイム従業員

furūtaimu jūgyōin
nounIntermediate full-time employeeLoanword from Englishフルタイム
💼Business
formal

A worker employed for a standard workweek (typically 35-40 hours) with benefits and job security, as opposed to part-time or contract workers.

フルタイム従業員は健康保険に加入できます。

Full-time employees can enroll in health insurance.

彼女はフルタイム従業員として働き始めた。

She started working as a full-time employee.

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In Japan, full-time employees often receive more benefits and job security compared to part-time or contract workers.

Related Phrases

正社員phrase
regular employee (often full-time with benefits)
契約社員phrase
contract employee (often not full-time)

💡Pro Tip

Employment Types in Japan

In Japan, 'フルタイム従業員' typically refers to regular employees with benefits, while 'パート' or 'アルバイト' refers to part-time or casual workers.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'フルタイム従業員' in formal business contexts. In casual conversation, you might say '正社員' (regular employee).

📖Word Origin

Combination of the English loanword 'フルタイム' (full-time) and the Japanese word '従業員' (employee).

📝Usage Notes

'フルタイム従業員' is the standard term for full-time employees in Japanese business contexts. The opposite would be 'パート従業員' (part-time employee) or 'アルバイト' (casual worker).

Word Breakdown

フルタイム
full-time
loanword
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従業員
employee
root
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