Translation guide
In Japanese workplaces, the term for a 'regular employee' is 正社員 (seishain), referring to a full-time, permanent staff member with full benefits and job security. This contrasts with non-regular workers like contract or part-time staff.
The standard term for a regular, full-time employee with permanent status and full benefits.
When distinguishing regular employees from non-regular workers like contract, part-time, or temporary staff.
In discussions about employment types, 正社員 is contrasted with 非正規社員 (non-regular employee) or specific terms like 契約社員 (contract employee), パート (part-timer), アルバイト (part-time worker), or 派遣社員 (temporary staff).
正社員と非正規社員の待遇には大きな差があります。
There is a big gap in treatment between regular and non-regular employees.
Do not translate 'regular employee' literally as レギュラー社員 or 普通の社員. These are not standard terms and may cause confusion. Always use 正社員 or a context-appropriate equivalent.
In Japan, the distinction between 正社員 and other employment types is significant. 正社員 typically enjoy lifetime employment, bonuses, and full social insurance, while non-regular workers often have less stability and fewer benefits. When discussing employment, be aware of these connotations.
The most common and standard term for a regular, full-time employee. It implies permanent employment, full benefits, and job security. Used in contrast to non-regular workers like contract, part-time, or temporary staff.
彼は大手企業の正社員です。
He is a regular employee at a major company.
正社員として働きたいです。
I want to work as a regular employee.
A more formal or explanatory phrase meaning 'employee under regular employment'. It emphasizes the employment status rather than the person, and is often used in official or HR contexts.
当社では正規雇用の社員を募集しています。
Our company is hiring regular employees.
Used in some sectors like education or public service to refer to a regular, full-time staff member. Less common than 正社員 and may carry a slightly more formal or bureaucratic tone.
彼女は市役所の正職員です。
She is a regular employee at the city hall.