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職員
shokuin
Description
「職員」は、会社や学校、役所などで働く人のことです。
"職員" refers to people who work at companies, schools, government offices, and the like.
特に、そこにきちんと勤めているスタッフを指すことが多いです。
It often specifically means staff who are formally employed there.
Meanings
職員shokuin
staff member; employee of an organization
学校の職員に道を聞きました。
I asked a school staff member for directions.
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Notes
- Etymology
職 (job, duty) + 員 (member, staff), literally a member holding a post.
- Nuance
often used for staff at schools, offices, or public institutions; 社員 fits companies better.
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