English–Japanese

“working adult” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishakaijin

Example

私は社会人です。watashi wa sha kai jin de su

I am a working adult.

Illustration for 社会人 (working adult)

How to say “working adult” in Japanese

“Working adult” in Japanese is 社会人 (shakaijin).

Refers to someone who is part of adult working life rather than a student.

Full entry for 社会人: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 社会人

社会人になると、学生のころとは違う責任を感じます。sha kai jin ni na ru to gaku sei no ko ro to wa chiga u seki nin o kan ji ma su

When you become a working adult, you begin to feel a different kind of responsibility from when you were a student.

Tips for using 社会人

  • The Japanese word 社会人 (shakaijin) does not mean a sociable person; it usually refers to someone in working life.

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