Translation guide
In Japanese, the term for a part-time worker depends on the type of employment, hours, and context. The most common word is アルバイト (often shortened to バイト), but パート is also widely used, especially for housewives or those with fixed short hours. There are also more formal or specific terms.
The speaker wants to refer to a part-time worker in a casual or general sense, often a student or someone working a side job.
Loanword from German 'Arbeit'. The most common term for part-time work or a part-time worker, especially among students and young people. Often abbreviated to バイト in casual speech.
彼はコンビニでアルバイトをしている。
He works part-time at a convenience store.
アルバイトを探しています。
I'm looking for a part-time job.
Abbreviation of アルバイト. Very common in casual conversation.
今日バイトがある。
I have a part-time job today.
Short for パートタイム (part-time). Often used for workers with fixed shorter hours, typically housewives or older workers. Can imply a more regular schedule than アルバイト.
母はスーパーでパートをしている。
My mother works part-time at a supermarket.
The speaker needs a formal or official term, such as in a contract or business setting.
Formal term for a part-time worker, often used in official documents or HR contexts.
当社はパートタイマーを募集しています。
Our company is hiring part-time workers.
Literally 'non-full-time staff'. Used for part-time or temporary employees in public sector or formal organizations.
彼女は市役所の非常勤職員です。
She is a part-time employee at the city hall.
The speaker wants to emphasize that the worker has very short shifts or an irregular schedule.
Literally 'short-time worker'. Used in legal or HR contexts to describe employees working fewer hours than full-time.
短時間勤務者にも社会保険が適用される場合がある。
Social insurance may also apply to short-time workers.
アルバイト is typically used for students or young people working flexible hours, while パート often refers to housewives or older workers with fixed, shorter hours. However, the distinction is not strict and varies by region and company.
パートタイム means 'part-time' as a work style, not a person. Use パートタイマー or パート従業員 to refer to a person.
彼はパートタイムで働いている。
He works part-time.