Translation guide
In Japanese, the term for a part-time worker depends on the type of employment, hours, and context. The most common word is アルバイト (often shortened to バイト), but パート is also widely used, especially for housewives or those with fixed short hours. There are also more formal or specific terms.
The speaker wants to refer to a part-time worker in a casual or general sense, often a student or someone working a side job.
Loanword from German 'Arbeit'. The most common term for part-time work or a part-time worker, especially among students and young people. Often abbreviated to バイト in casual speech.
He works part-time at a convenience store.
I'm looking for a part-time job.
Abbreviation of アルバイト. Very common in casual conversation.
Short for パートタイム (part-time). Often used for workers with fixed shorter hours, typically housewives or older workers. Can imply a more regular schedule than アルバイト.
The speaker needs a formal or official term, such as in a contract or business setting.
Formal term for a part-time worker, often used in official documents or HR contexts.
Our company is hiring part-time workers.
Literally 'non-full-time staff'. Used for part-time or temporary employees in public sector or formal organizations.
The speaker wants to emphasize that the worker has very short shifts or an irregular schedule.
Literally 'short-time worker'. Used in legal or HR contexts to describe employees working fewer hours than full-time.
Social insurance may also apply to short-time workers.
アルバイト is typically used for students or young people working flexible hours, while パート often refers to housewives or older workers with fixed, shorter hours. However, the distinction is not strict and varies by region and company.
パートタイム means 'part-time' as a work style, not a person. Use パートタイマー or パート従業員 to refer to a person.
He works part-time.
I have a part-time job today.
My mother works part-time at a supermarket.
She is a part-time employee at the city hall.