熟練工

jukurenkō

skilled worker

この会社では熟練工が多く働いています。

This company employs many skilled workers.

formal

A worker who has acquired high-level skills and experience through years of practice in a particular field, typically in manufacturing, construction, or technical trades.

熟練工は複雑な機械の修理が得意です。

Skilled workers excel at repairing complex machinery.

この工場では熟練工の技術を活かして品質を向上させています。

This factory is improving quality by leveraging the skills of experienced workers.

The term emphasizes both technical proficiency and extensive experience in a specialized trade.

Collocations

熟練工の技術the skills of a skilled worker熟練工を育成するto train skilled workers熟練工不足shortage of skilled workers

Synonyms

熟練者ベテラン技能工

Antonyms

新人未熟者初心者

Related Phrases

熟練工の技phrase

the craftsmanship of a skilled worker

熟練工を養成するphrase

to train skilled workers

Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use '熟練工' for manual or technical trades, not for office or managerial roles.

Gold Rule

Precision

Avoid using this term for general employees; it specifically refers to those with specialized, hands-on expertise.

Word Origin

Composed of 熟練 (jukuren, meaning 'experience' or 'skill') and 工 (kō, meaning 'worker'), highlighting the combination of expertise and labor.

Usage Notes

Often used in industrial or technical contexts to describe workers who have mastered their craft through years of practice. Not typically used for office or white-collar professions.

Word Breakdown

熟練

experience, skill

root

工

worker

root

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