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働き者
hatarakimono
hard worker
彼女は本当に働き者だ。
She's a real hard worker.
informal
A person who works diligently and industriously.
彼は毎日朝早くから働き者で、会社に貢献している。
He's such a hard worker, contributing to the company every day from early morning.
彼女は家事も仕事も完璧にこなす働き者です。
She's a hard worker who manages both household chores and her job perfectly.
Often used to praise someone's work ethic, typically in a positive context.
Pro Tip
Common Usage in Workplace Praise
This term is frequently used in Japanese workplaces to acknowledge employees' dedication. Pair it with 'ありがとうございます' (arigatou gozaimasu) for a polite compliment.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While '働き者' is positive, overusing it in formal settings may sound patronizing. Combine it with other praise like '真面目' (majime, 'diligent') for nuance.
Word Origin
Formed from the verb '働く' (hataraku, 'to work') + the noun-forming suffix '者' (mono, 'person'). Literally means 'working person', emphasizing industriousness.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both casual and formal contexts to describe someone's strong work ethic. Often appears in praise or appreciation phrases.
Word Breakdown
働き
working (stem of 働く)
root者
person
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