Translation guide
Expresses the idea of working or studying for the standard number of hours, as opposed to part-time. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with specific terms for employment or study status.
Describing a job or work schedule that occupies the standard working hours, typically around 40 hours per week.
A direct loanword from English, widely used in modern Japanese to describe full-time work. Common in job postings and casual conversation.
He works full time.
I'm looking for a full-time job.
A more formal term for full-time employment, often used in official contexts like contracts or company policies. Contrasts with 非常勤 (part-time/temporary).
We are hiring full-time staff.
Refers to a regular, full-time employee with full benefits and job security. This is a status, not just a schedule, and is a common goal for job seekers.
I was hired as a full-time employee.
Describing a student who is enrolled in a full course load, as opposed to part-time study.
Used for full-time students or full-time schools. Common in educational contexts.
He is a full-time student.
A more casual, loanword-based way to say 'full-time student'. Understandable but less common than 全日制 in formal settings.
Being a full-time student is tough.
Describing an activity done on a full-time basis, often figuratively, like 'full-time parent' or 'full-time caregiver'.
Used in compounds like 専業主婦 (full-time housewife) or 専業農家 (full-time farmer). It implies that this is one's main occupation.
She is a full-time housewife.
A flexible pattern using the loanword to describe doing something full-time. Can be used for caregiving, parenting, etc.
I'm raising children full time.
フルタイム is a general term for full-time hours. 常勤 is a formal term often used in contrast to 非常勤 (part-time). 正社員 specifically refers to a permanent, full-time employee status with benefits, not just the hours worked.
I work full-time hours, but I'm not a regular employee.