noun
moonlighter; person with a side job
Wasei-eigo from 'double worker'; refers to someone who holds a second job in addition to their main employment. Often used in business or labor contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from double worker
彼は昼間は会社員で、夜はダブルワーカーとしてコンビニで働いている。
He works as an office worker during the day and moonlights at a convenience store at night.
ダブルワーカーが増えている背景には、生活費の上昇がある。
The increase in moonlighters is driven by rising living costs.
Abbreviated kanji-katakana hybrid spelling; rarely used.
Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) from 'double' and 'worker'. The English equivalent is 'moonlighter' or 'person with a side job'.