～員
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Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a person who is a member of that group or organization. For example, 『店員』 (ten'in, 'shop clerk') from 『店』 (mise, 'shop').
Theme
User and their friend Yuka are at a community center, talking about joining local clubs or groups.
～員
～いん
member of ~
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a team member wearing a uniform with '～員' (in, 'member') on it. Think: 'In the team, you're in — ～員 (in, 'member')!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～員』 (in) is commonly used in job titles and organizational roles, such as 『店員』 (ten'in, 'shop clerk') or 『会員』 (kai'in, 'member of a club'). It emphasizes belonging to a group or profession.
Forms
Base: ～員Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a person who is a member of that group or organization. For example, 『店員』 (ten'in, 'shop clerk') from 『店』 (mise, 'shop').