ビジネスマン
Meanings
1
Refers to a male business professional, typically a company employee or executive. The term is widely understood but may feel slightly dated; younger speakers sometimes prefer ビジネスパーソン for gender neutrality.
He is a businessman at a top company.
I attended a seminar for businesspeople.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がビジネスマンになるto become a businessman
He graduated from university and became a respectable businessman.
- ビジネスマンとして〈動詞〉to do something in one's capacity as a businessman
He achieved success as a businessman.