Looking up...
フレックスタイム
furekkusutaimuLoanword from English flextime
flexible working hours
フレックスタイム制度を導入した会社が増えています。
More companies are introducing flextime systems.
Business
formal
A work schedule arrangement where employees can choose their start and end times within certain limits set by the employer.
フレックスタイムを利用すると、通勤ラッシュを避けられます。
Using flextime allows you to avoid rush hour commutes.
Common in Japanese companies since the 1990s, often abbreviated as フレックス in casual contexts.
Collocations
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Common Misconception
フレックスタイム does not mean 'working from home' (在宅勤務) or 'remote work' (リモートワーク). It specifically refers to flexible start/end times.
Gold Rule
Core Concept
The total daily working hours remain fixed; only the start and end times vary based on employee preference.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'flextime' (flexible + time), first adopted in Japanese corporate culture in the late 20th century.
Usage Notes
Typically used in white-collar jobs. May require approval from management. Not to be confused with '時短勤務' (shorter working hours).
Word Breakdown
フレックス
flexible
rootタイム
time
root和英辞典