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勤め人
tsutomebito
What does "勤め人" mean in English?
office worker彼は都内の会社に勤め人として働いている。
He works as an office worker at a company in Tokyo.
How to use "勤め人" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
A person who works for a company or organization, typically in an office setting.
新入社員の勤め人は、まずは基礎から学ぶ必要がある。
New office workers need to learn the basics first.
勤め人は定時に退社することが多い。
Office workers often leave work at the end of the business day.
Refers specifically to salaried employees (as opposed to self-employed or freelancers).
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Alternatives
For casual conversation, 'サラリーマン' or '会社員' are more commonly used. '勤め人' sounds slightly formal or old-fashioned.
Gold Rule
Avoid Misuse
'勤め人' specifically refers to salaried employees working for companies. It does not apply to self-employed individuals, freelancers, or part-time workers.
Word Origin
From the verb '勤める' (tsutomeru, 'to work for') + '人' (hito, 'person'), forming a compound noun meaning 'a person who works for an organization'. The term emphasizes the formal, salaried nature of the employment.
Usage Notes
While '勤め人' is a neutral term, it is less commonly used in casual speech compared to 'サラリーマン' (salaryman) or '会社員' (company employee). It is more formal and may be used in written contexts or when emphasizing the salaried aspect of the job.
Word Breakdown
勤め
to work for, to serve
verb stem人
person
suffix和英辞典