noun
working class; salaried class
Refers to people who earn their living through labor, often contrasted with the capitalist or leisure class. Can carry a slightly Marxist or sociological tone.
勤労階級の生活水準は徐々に向上している。
The living standards of the working class are gradually improving.
彼は勤
He comes from a working-class background, but now he runs a company.