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働く時間
hataraku jikan
working hours
彼は毎週40時間働く時間です。
He works 40 hours every week.
formal
The total amount of time a person spends working, typically measured in hours per day, week, or month.
この会社の働く時間は9時から18時までです。
The working hours at this company are from 9 AM to 6 PM.
フレックスタイム制では、働く時間を自分で決められます。
In a flextime system, you can decide your own working hours.
Often used in labor contracts, job descriptions, or discussions about work-life balance.
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Pro Tip
Distinguishing from similar terms
Unlike '勤務時間' (working hours in a formal contract) or '労働時間' (labor hours, often used in legal contexts), '働く時間' is a more casual and general term that can refer to any period spent working, whether in a job or personal projects.
Gold Rule
Context matters
The exact meaning of '働く時間' can vary depending on context. In a professional setting, it usually refers to scheduled work hours. In a personal context, it might refer to time spent on hobbies or side projects.
Word Origin
Composed of the verb '働く' (hataraku, 'to work') and the noun '時間' (jikan, 'time'). The phrase literally means 'time to work' and is a straightforward compound in Japanese.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in formal and informal contexts in Japan to refer to scheduled work periods. It is essential in labor discussions, especially regarding overtime, work-life balance, and labor laws.
Word Breakdown
働く
to work
verb時間
time
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