Translation and Meaning of: パート - pa-to

The Japanese word 「パート」 (pa-to) originates from the English word "part-time," which refers to a type of employment with reduced hours compared to full-time work. In Japan, the term 「パート」 is widely used to describe jobs that typically do not require formal experience, making it a popular option for students, mothers, and individuals seeking greater flexibility in their professional lives. This expression reflects the Japanese cultural context that values dedication to work, even in non-permanent positions.

Historically, the concept of part-time work began to gain prominence in Japan during the post-war period, when many women entered the workforce to help with family finances. Over time, 「パート」 became a common term used to describe not only the nature of the work but also the lifestyle associated with these jobs. Many workers in 「パート」 positions value the opportunity to balance personal and professional life, an important characteristic in Japanese society.

Characteristics of the job "パート"

• Reduced working hours
• Flexibility in choosing schedules
• Less responsibilities compared to a full-time job
• Generally does not require specific experience.
• Ideal for balancing personal life and work

Nowadays, taking a 「パート」 job is a common choice among many. For employers, this modality allows for the hiring of employees in a more economical way and with fewer long-term commitments. The increase in the number of jobs offered in this category reflects not only the economic necessity but also the adaptation of the labor market to the new social and demographic demands in Japan. This evolution demonstrates the importance of the concept of 「パート」 in the contemporary labor structure.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• アルバイト (Arubaito) - Part-time job, usually for students.
• 勤務 (Kinmu) - Service or work in a company; it can refer to a position or role.
• 仕事 (Shigoto) - Work or occupation in general; it can include any type of employment.
• 職 (Shoku) - Profession or job; it refers to a specific occupation.
• 作業 (Sagyō) - Activity or practical task; can be used in the context of artisanal or manual work.
• ワーク (Wāku) - Term used in English that means work, used in various contexts, especially informal ones.

パート

Romaji: pa-to
Kana: パート
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n4

Translation / Meaning: paper

Meaning in English: part

Definition: To be in charge of some responsibility or work.

Example Sentences - (パート) pa-to

See below some example sentences:

デパートに行きたいです。

Depāto ni ikitai desu

I want to go to the mall.

I want to go to a department store.

• デパート (Depāto) - department store
• に (ni) - Particle that indicates destination or location
• 行きたい (ikitai) - want to go
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

私は週に2回パートで働いています。

Watashi wa shū ni nikai pāto de hataraite imasu

I work a part time job twice a week.

I work twice a week.

• 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
• は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese, indicates the subject of the sentence
• 週 (shuu) - means "week" in Japanese
• に (ni) - Japanese time particle, indicates when something happens
• 2 (ni) - number two in Japanese
• 回 (kai) - means "times" in Japanese and indicates the frequency of an action
• パート (paato) - borrowed from the English word "part-time", meaning part-time work
• で (de) - location particle in Japanese, indicates where something happens
• 働いています (hataraiteimasu) - polite form of the verb "to work" in Japanese, indicates the action being performed

私はアパートに住んでいます。

Watashi wa apāto ni sunde imasu

I live in an apartment.

• 私 - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• アパート - アパート (apāto)
• に - location particle that indicates where something is
• 住んでいます - The verb meaning "to live" conjugated in the present continuous polite form.