平ひら

noun

flat object; broad and flat thing

Refers to something physically flat and broad, such as a plate, board, or a flat surface. Often used in compound words.

• 平たいらな石いしを拾ひろってきた。

  I picked up a flat stone.

• この平ひらたい箱はこは何なにに使つかうの？

  What do you use this flat box for?

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

ordinary; common; rank-and-file

Describes something or someone without special rank, title, or distinction. Common in phrases like 平社員 (regular employee) or 平の社員 (rank-and-file employee).

• 彼かれは平ひらの社しゃ員いんから部ぶ長ちょうになった。

  He went from being a regular employee to department head.

• 平ひら社しゃ員いんの意い見けんも聞きいてほしい。

  I'd like them to also listen to the opinions of rank-and-file employees.

noun

low-ranking employee; novice; private

Abbreviation of 平社員 or similar terms. Refers to a person without a managerial title or special status, often a newcomer or the lowest rank in a hierarchy.

See also: 平社員

• 入にゅう社しゃしたばかりで、まだ平ひらです。

  I just joined the company, so I'm still a low-ranking employee.

• 平ひらの間あいだは給きゅう料りょうが安やすい。

  The salary is low while you're a novice.