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在宅勤務
zaitaku kinmu
remote work
新型コロナウイルスの影響で、多くの会社が在宅勤務を導入しました。
Due to the impact of COVID-19, many companies introduced remote work.
Business
formal
Work performed from home or a location outside the traditional office, often facilitated by digital communication tools.
在宅勤務では、ビデオ会議やチャットツールを活用して業務を進めます。
In remote work, tasks are carried out using video conferencing and chat tools.
彼女は在宅勤務を希望していますが、会社はまだ導入していません。
She wants to work remotely, but the company hasn’t introduced it yet.
Commonly abbreviated as 在宅 (zaitaku) in business contexts. Often used interchangeably with テレワーク (telework), though テレワーク may include satellite offices.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from テレワーク
在宅勤務 specifically means working from home, while テレワーク (telework) can include working from satellite offices or other remote locations.
Word Origin
Composed of 在宅 (zaitaku, 'staying at home') and 勤務 (kinmu, 'work/service'). The term emerged prominently during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020s) as a formalized work arrangement.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in professional contexts. May carry implications of flexibility or work-life balance. Some companies use 在宅勤務 as a policy term, while others prefer テレワーク for broader flexibility (including satellite offices).
Word Breakdown
在宅
'at home' or 'staying at home'
noun勤務
'work' or 'service' (formal term for employment duties)
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