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働く人
hataraku hito
What does "働く人" mean in English?
working personこの会社には多くの働く人がいます。
There are many working people in this company.
How to use "働く人" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
A person who is employed and performs labor or work, typically for wages.
彼女は一生懸命働く人です。
She is a hardworking person.
多くの働く人がこの工場で働いています。
Many working people work in this factory.
Commonly used in contexts discussing employment, labor conditions, or workplace demographics. Can imply 'employee' or 'worker' depending on context.
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Pro Tip
Avoid literal translations in formal writing
While 'working person' is accurate, in formal contexts like reports or academic writing, consider using 'employee,' 'worker,' or 'labor force' depending on the nuance you wish to convey. For example, 'the labor force' (労働力) is more natural in economic discussions than 'working people.'
Gold Rule
Use 働く人 for general contexts
Use 働く人 when referring to people who work in a general sense, without specifying their role or company affiliation. For example, 'Many working people struggle with work-life balance.'
Word Origin
Composed of 働く (hataraku, 'to work') and 人 (hito, 'person'). The verb 働く originates from the noun 働き (hataraki, 'work' or 'labor'), which itself derives from the verb 働 (hataraku) in classical Japanese. The character 働 combines the radicals for 'person' (人) and 'move' (彳) with 'power' (力), suggesting the idea of a person exerting effort.
Usage Notes
1. 働く人 is a neutral term that can refer to any person engaged in labor, regardless of profession or industry. It is more general than terms like 社員 (company employee) or 労働者 (laborer). 2. In formal or business contexts, 従業員 or 社員 may be preferred, especially when referring to employees of a specific company. 3. The term is often used in discussions about labor rights, workplace culture, or economic statistics.
Word Breakdown
働く
to work
verb人
person
noun和英辞典