English–Japanese

“worker” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirōdōsha

Example

会社は労働者を大切にします。kai sha wa rō dō sha o tai setsu ni shi ma su

The company values its workers.

Illustration for 労働者 (worker)

How to say “worker” in Japanese

“Worker” in Japanese is 労働者 (rōdōsha).

Describes a person who works to earn a living, whether the work is physical, mental, skilled, or unskilled.

Full entry for 労働者: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 労働者

労働者の権利は法律で守られています。rō dō sha no ken ri wa hō ritsu de mamo ra re te i ma su

Workers' rights are protected by law.

Tips for using 労働者

  • In English, worker is a broad term that can include both employees and self-employed people, while employee specifically suggests a work relationship with an employer.

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