Japanese word

バイト

Pronunciation

Romajibaito

Meaning

  • nounpart-time job

Example

学校のあとでバイトに行きます。gak kō no a to de ba i to ni i ki ma su

I go to my part-time job after school.

Illustration for バイト (part-time job)

More examples

週末にバイトを探しています。shū matsu ni ba i to o saga shi te i ma su

I am looking for a part-time job on the weekend.

Core concept

Refers to a job that provides income while taking only part of a person's regular time.

Common phrases

  • バイトに行くba i to ni i ku

    go to a part-time job

  • バイトを探すba i to o saga su

    look for a part-time job

  • バイトをするba i to o su ru

    have a part-time job

  • バイトを始めるba i to o haji me ru

    start a part-time job

Similar words

パートpāto: A part-time job that commonly has set hours and a continuing work arrangement.

Definition in Japanese

本業としてではなく、限られた時間に従事する仕事。hon gyō to shi te de wa na ku kagi ra re ta ji kan ni jū ji su ru shi goto

Word origin

バイト (baito, "part-time job") is a shortened Japanese form of アルバイト (arubaito), borrowed from German Arbeit ("work").

Usage tips

  • In Japan, バイト (baito) is especially common among students, who often use the word for work scheduled around their classes.

Other meanings

  • side jobnoun

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