noun
young person living on part-time work; freeter
A blend of English 'free' and German 'Arbeiter', referring to a young person who supports themselves through part-time or temporary jobs rather than full-time permanent employment. Similar to フリーター, but with a slightly more explicit 'worker' nuance from the German component.
from English free · from German Arbeiter
See also: フリーター
彼は大学を卒業してからずっとフリーアルバイターとして生活している。
He has been living as a freeter ever since graduating from university.
The increase in young people subsisting on part-time work has become a social issue.