アルバイト
arubaito
The Japanese phrase for "part-time job" is アルバイト (arubaito).
アルバイト is the most commonly used term to refer to a part-time job. It can be used to describe both the job itself and the person performing the work, such as a part-timer.
What does it mean word for word?
アルバイト is a loanword derived from the German word Arbeit, which means work.
Which one should you use?
There are several ways to refer to part-time or non-regular work depending on the context and the person involved. While アルバイト is the standard term often associated with students, パート is frequently used to describe part-time work typically done by homemakers or older adults. For a formal setting, such as when discussing employment contracts, you should use the expression 非常勤の仕事.
How do you pronounce it?
arubaito
Did you know?
- The term バイトテロ describes 'part-time job terrorism', where employees post videos of themselves behaving badly or unhygienically at work on social media.
- In Japan, certain アルバイト jobs have a distinct aesthetic, such as the 'maid cafe' where staff dress in French maid costumes to serve customers.
- While アルバイト comes from German, the word パート comes from the English word 'part', reflecting how Japanese incorporates multiple foreign languages for similar concepts.
Examples in context
- アルバイトをさせていただけないでしょうかCould I have a part-time job?
- アルバイトの経験がありますI have experience in part-time jobs.
- バイトしてる？Are you doing a part-time job?
- アルバイトをしています。Arubaito o shiteimasu.I have a part-time job.
- 新しいアルバイトを探しています。Atarashii arubaito o sagashiteimasu.I am looking for a new part-time job.
- 週末はアルバイトに行きます。Shuumatsu wa arubaito ni ikimasu.I go to my part-time job on weekends.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekly schedules at a cafe.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮くんは、今アルバイトをしているの？Ren-kun wa, ima arubaito o shite iru no?Ren, do you have a part-time job right now?
- 蓮 Renうん、コンビニでアルバイトをしているよ。Un, konbini de arubaito o shite iru yo.Yeah, I'm working a part-time job at a convenience store.
- 美咲 Misaki大変そうだね。Taihen sou da ne.That sounds tough.
- 蓮 Renでも、楽しいよ。Demo, tanoshii yo.But, it's fun.
