パート

NOUN (1)

[/paːto/^ja-JP]

part-time job literal / part-time work literal / temporary position literal / アルバイト casual / パートタイム formal / untranslatable concept untranslatable (The specific employment culture around 'パート' roles in Japan may not be fully captured in just one English term.)

Synonyms アルバイト casual , パートタイム formal

Antonyms フルタイム

The word `パート` (paato) is a Japanese loanword derived from the English word "part." While it broadly translates to a "part-time job" or "part-time work," it carries a distinct cultural nuance in Japan. It most commonly refers to a type of non-regular employment, typically undertaken by married women (housewives) seeking to supplement household income, often characterized by flexible hours and fewer benefits compared to full-time work. This distinguishes it from `アルバイト` (arubaito), which also denotes part-time work but is more frequently associated with students or younger individuals. Therefore, `パート` can also refer to the person holding such a position, i.e., a "part-time worker," specifically within this context of non-regular, often household-income-supplementing employment.

母はスーパーでパートをしています。 — My mother works part-time at a supermarket.
パートの仕事を探しています。 — I am looking for a part-time job.
多くのパートは午前中だけ働きます。 — Many part-time workers (referring to those in 'part' roles) only work in the mornings.