社会人
Meanings
1
working adult; full-fledged member of society
Refers to someone who has finished school and entered the workforce, or more broadly, a responsible, contributing member of society. Often contrasted with students.
I will become a working adult next spring.
Acquire the manners expected of a full-fledged member of society.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が社会人になるto become a working adult (enter the workforce)
I graduated from university and became a working adult.
- 社会人として〈動詞〉to do something as a responsible member of society
As a member of society, you should greet people properly.
- 社会人〈数〉年目the nth year since becoming a working adult
He's in his third year as a working adult.