工員
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Base noun form. Refers to a person who works in a factory, typically involved in manufacturing or production tasks. Use with particles like 『は』 (wa, topic marker) or 『が』 (ga, subject marker) in sentences, e.g., 『工員は働きます』 (kouin wa hatarakimasu, 'The factory worker works').
Theme
At a local café, User and their friend Ken, who works in manufacturing, chat about career paths and job satisfaction.
工員
こういん
factory worker
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'go-in' (工員 kouin sounds like 'go in') to a factory — that's a factory worker going in to work every day! 'Go in' → 工員 (kouin, 'factory worker').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『工員』 (kouin, 'factory worker') is a common occupation, especially in manufacturing industries. These workers often wear uniforms and follow strict safety protocols in factories, contributing to Japan's reputation for high-quality production.
Forms
Base: 工員Base noun form. Refers to a person who works in a factory, typically involved in manufacturing or production tasks. Use with particles like 『は』 (wa, topic marker) or 『が』 (ga, subject marker) in sentences, e.g., 『工員は働きます』 (kouin wa hatarakimasu, 'The factory worker works').