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常勤社員
jōkin sha'in
full-time employee
彼女は常勤社員として働いています。
She works as a full-time employee.
Business
formal
A full-time employee who works regular hours and is employed under a standard contract, typically with benefits such as health insurance and paid leave.
この会社では、常勤社員は週40時間働くことが求められます。
At this company, full-time employees are expected to work 40 hours a week.
Often contrasted with '非正規社員' (irregular or part-time employees) in Japanese labor contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Labor Context
In Japan, 常勤社員 typically refers to employees with stable contracts, while 非正規社員 includes part-time and contract workers.
Gold Rule
Business Terminology
Use 常勤社員 in formal business contexts to distinguish from part-time or contract workers.
Word Origin
Combination of 常勤 (jōkin, 'regular employment') and 社員 (sha'in, 'employee').
Usage Notes
In Japanese business culture, 常勤社員 often implies job security and benefits, unlike part-time or contract workers.
Word Breakdown
常勤
regular employment
root社員
employee
root和英辞典