Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of telework is commonly expressed with loanwords and native terms. The most natural and widely used term is テレワーク, but other options exist depending on context and formality.
To refer to the general concept of working from a location other than the office, especially from home.
The most common and neutral term for telework, widely understood and used in business and everyday conversation.
テレワーク and リモートワーク are often used interchangeably in casual speech. 在宅勤務 specifically means working from home and is more formal. Use テレワーク for general remote work, and 在宅勤務 when emphasizing the home aspect or in official contexts.
I'm teleworking today.
Telework is increasing.
Also very common, often used interchangeably with テレワーク. Slightly more casual and frequently used in tech contexts.
Set up a remote work environment.
Literally 'working from home'. More formal and often used in official company policies or announcements.
We have introduced a telecommuting system.
A direct loan of 'telecommuting', less common than テレワーク and may sound dated or technical.
Telecommuting reduces commuting time.