社員
A person who is employed by a private company or corporation. It is specifically used to denote membership or employment within a particular organization.
Examples
3 of 5彼は有名なIT会社の社員です。
He is an employee of a famous IT company.
社員一同、心より感謝申し上げます。
On behalf of all employees, we would like to express our sincere gratitude.
あそこの社員、みんな親切だよ。
The employees over there are all very kind.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Sha' (社) as the building of the company and 'In' (員) as the person inside it. A member of the company building.
Quick Quiz
田中さんは、トヨタの____です。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 社員
Examples
彼は有名なIT会社の社員です。
everydayHe is an employee of a famous IT company.
社員一同、心より感謝申し上げます。
formalOn behalf of all employees, we would like to express our sincere gratitude.
あそこの社員、みんな親切だよ。
informalThe employees over there are all very kind.
本論文では、社員のモチベーション維持について考察する。
academicThis paper examines how to maintain employee motivation.
来月から新入社員が三人入ります。
businessThree new employees will join starting next month.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
社員教育
employee training
社員旅行
company trip
社員割引
employee discount
Often Confused With
Kaishain refers to one's occupation (office worker), while Shain refers to being an employee of a specific company.
Usage Notes
When identifying yourself as an employee of a specific company, use '[Company Name] no shain' rather than 'kaishain'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget that 'shain' implies a specific company connection, whereas 'kaishain' is a general job category used in casual introductions.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Sha' (社) as the building of the company and 'In' (員) as the person inside it. A member of the company building.
Word Origin
Composed of the kanji 'sha' (company/shrine) and 'in' (member/official).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japan, being a 'seishain' (regular/full-time employee) is traditionally associated with stability and social reliability.
Quick Quiz
田中さんは、トヨタの____です。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 社員
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