noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
commission; entrusting with work
Refers to the act of formally entrusting a task or duty to someone, often in a business or official setting. Can be used as a noun or as a suru-verb.
会社は彼に調査を嘱託した。
The company commissioned him to conduct the investigation.
嘱託を受けて報
I will prepare the report under commission.
noun
part-time employee; temporary worker
Specifically refers to a person employed on a part-time or temporary basis, often under a special contract. Common in corporate and public sector contexts.
彼は嘱託として週に三日働いている。
He works three days a week as a part-time employee.
嘱託の契約を更新する。
Renew the temporary worker's contract.