Japanese Conversation · Level 95
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Japanese word
局員
Pronunciation
Romajikyokuin
Meaning
- nounclerk
Example
窓口の局員に住所を伝えます。mado guchi no kyoku in ni jū sho o tsuta e ma su
I tell the clerk my address at the counter.
More examples
担当の局員に申請書の書き方を尋ねます。tan tō no kyoku in ni shin sei sho no ka ki kata o tazu ne ma su
I ask the clerk in charge how to fill out the application form.
Core concept
Refers to a staff member who works within an organized office or bureau and often deals with people through its services.
Common phrases
窓口の局員mado guchi no kyoku in
counter clerk
担当の局員tan tō no kyoku in
clerk in charge
Similar words
職員shokuin: An employee of an organization or institution, including people in various roles.
窓口係madoguchikakari: A staff member responsible for helping people at a counter.
Definition in Japanese
官庁や郵便局などの局に勤める職員。kan chō ya yū bin kyoku na do no kyoku ni tsuto me ru shoku in
Word origin
局員 (kyokuin, "bureau staff member") combines 局 (kyoku, "bureau or office") and 員 (in, "member").
Usage tips
- In a post office, 局員 (kyokuin) can refer to the employee assisting at the counter, while the word itself covers the office staff more broadly.
Other meanings
- staff membernoun