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一般職員
ippan shokuin
regular employee
当社の一般職員は、事務処理を主な業務としています。
Our regular employees mainly handle clerical work.
Business
formal
A permanent employee in a company or organization who performs general administrative or clerical duties, as opposed to specialized or managerial roles.
一般職員の採用基準は、学歴よりも実務経験を重視します。
The hiring criteria for regular employees emphasize practical experience over academic background.
一般職員は、定期的な研修を受けることが義務付けられています。
Regular employees are required to attend periodic training sessions.
Often contrasted with 管理職 (managerial staff) or 専門職 (specialized professionals).
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguishing 一般職員 from 管理職
一般職員 refers to standard employees handling routine tasks, while 管理職 (kanrishoku) are managers. In Japanese companies, 一般職員 may have limited career progression unless they transition to 管理職.
Gold Rule
Avoid assuming 一般職員 = entry-level
While often entry-level, 一般職員 can include long-term employees in clerical roles. Career path depends on the company's HR system.
Word Origin
一般 (general) + 職員 (employee). The term distinguishes general administrative staff from specialized or managerial roles.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in Japanese corporate contexts to describe non-managerial, permanent staff. May imply lower mobility compared to specialized roles.
Word Breakdown
一般
general/ordinary
root職員
employee/staff
root和英辞典