従業員
jūgyōinnoun★Intermediate— employee
formal
A person who works for a company or organization, typically receiving wages or a salary in exchange for their labor.
従業員の満足度を向上させるために、会社は福利厚生を改善しました。
To improve employee satisfaction, the company improved its benefits.
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This term is commonly used in business and employment contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
'従業員' is a formal term. In casual conversation, you might hear '社員' or 'スタッフ' more often.
⚡Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Use '従業員' when referring to employees in a formal or business context.
📖Word Origin
From 従う (shitagau, 'to follow') + 業 (gyō, 'business, work'), literally 'those who follow in business.'
📝Usage Notes
While '従業員' is neutral, '社員' is often used for regular employees of a company, and 'スタッフ' is more general and can include temporary or contract workers.
Word Breakdown
従
to follow
prefix業
business, work
root員
member, person
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