Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of telecommuting is commonly expressed with loanwords like テレワーク and リモートワーク, or the native phrase 在宅勤務. The choice depends on formality and context.
Express the general idea of working outside the office, especially from home, using technology.
The most common and neutral term for telecommuting, widely used in business and government contexts.
テレワーク is the official government term and most neutral. リモートワーク is slightly more casual and tech-oriented. 在宅勤務 is formal and explicitly means working from home, not just remotely from anywhere.
The government is promoting telecommuting.
Since COVID, telecommuting has become widespread.
Often used interchangeably with テレワーク, but slightly more casual and common in IT and startup environments.
I'm working remotely today, so I'm at home.
A formal, native Japanese term specifically meaning 'working from home'. Often used in official company policies.
Our company has introduced a telecommuting system.
A less formal variant of 在宅勤務, sometimes used for freelance or side jobs done from home.
I earn income through telecommuting.
リモートワークだと通勤しなくていい。
With remote work, you don't have to commute.
I submitted a request for telecommuting.