ハローワーク
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Meanings
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Hello Work; Public Employment Security Office
Official nickname for Japan's public employment service centers. A wasei-eigo term combining 'hello' and 'work'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English)
See also: 公共職業安定所
Since I lost my job, I'm looking for work at Hello Work.
There are many job postings at Hello Work.
Usage patterns
- ハローワークに行くto go to Hello Work (the job center)
I went to Hello Work to look for a job.
- ハローワークで〈物〉を探すto search for something (e.g. a job) at Hello Work
I'm looking for a new job at Hello Work.
- ハローワークに登録するto register with Hello Work
I registered with Hello Work right after losing my job.