パートタイム

• Reading: パートタイム
• Romaji: paatotaimu
• Pronunciation: /paː.to.ta.i.mɯ/

Meaning

Part-time work. Often shortened to パート, referring especially to part-time employment.

Borrowed from English 'part-time.' In Japan, パート is often used specifically for married women working part-time in retail or food service, while アルバイト (baito) is more commonly used for student part-time jobs. The shortened form パート is far more common in everyday speech than the full パートタイム.

Examples

1. 母はスーパーでパートタイムで働いています。 My mother works part-time at a supermarket.
2. パートの仕事を探しています。 I'm looking for a part-time job.
3. 週に三日だけパートに出ています。 I only go to my part-time job three days a week.

Usage Guide

Context: employment, daily life, work

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'part-time.' Entered Japanese usage in the postwar period as more women entered the workforce in part-time roles.

Cultural Context

Era: Postwar

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal