正社員

seishain

noun★Intermediate— regular employee

💼Business

formal

A full-time employee with a permanent contract, typically receiving benefits like health insurance and paid leave.

正社員になるためには、面接と試用期間を通過する必要があります。

To become a regular employee, you need to pass the interview and probation period.

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Contrasts with '契約社員' (contract employee) or 'アルバイト' (part-time worker).

Collocations

正社員になるto become a regular employee正社員として働くto work as a regular employee

promotion to regular employee status

In Japan, becoming a '正社員' is often a career milestone due to the stability and benefits it provides.

Use '正社員' to refer to permanent, full-time employees with standard benefits.

From '正' (correct/regular) + '社員' (company employee).

In Japan, '正社員' status is highly valued due to job security and benefits. Often used in contrast to temporary or part-time roles.

正

correct/regular

prefix

社員

company employee

root

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