会社員
kaisha-innoun★Beginner💡 salaried employee
formal
A person who works for a company as a salaried employee, typically in an office setting.
会社員として働くには、時間管理が重要です。
Time management is important when working as a company employee.
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This term is commonly used to refer to white-collar workers in Japan.
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💡Pro Tip
Gender Implications
While 会社員 is gender-neutral, サラリーマン specifically refers to men, and OL (office lady) refers to women.
⚡Gold Rule
Work Culture Context
In Japan, 会社員 often implies a traditional corporate job with long hours and company loyalty expectations.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 会社 (company) + 員 (member/employee).
📝Usage Notes
In Japanese work culture, 会社員 often implies a stable, full-time position with benefits. The term サラリーマン is more colloquial and specifically refers to male office workers.
Word Breakdown
会社
company
root員
member/employee
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