会社員
kaisha-innoun★Beginner
formal
A salaried employee working for a company, typically in a white-collar job.
彼は東京の会社員として働いています。
He works as a company employee in Tokyo.
会社員は朝9時に出勤します。
Company employees start work at 9 AM.
💡
This term is commonly used to refer to office workers in Japan, often implying a stable, full-time position.
Collocations
会社員になるto become a company employee会社員生活company employee life
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Related Phrases
サラリーマンphrase
salaryman (traditionally male office worker)
💡Pro Tip
Gender-Neutral Usage
Use '会社員' for gender-neutral contexts; 'サラリーマン' may carry outdated connotations.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Contexts
'会社員' is appropriate in formal settings like resumes or job applications.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 会社 (company) + 員 (member/employee).
📝Usage Notes
While '会社員' is gender-neutral, 'サラリーマン' (salaryman) historically referred to male office workers, though usage is evolving.
Word Breakdown
会社
company
root員
member/employee
suffix✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN