Japanese

ろうどうしゃ
Meaning: worker; laborer
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

労
働
者

Example sentences

A new law was enacted to protect workers' rights.
労働者たちは賃上げを求めて、激しい闘争を続けている。
The workers are continuing a fierce struggle for a wage increase.
資本家は労働者を搾取することで富を築いた。
The capitalist built wealth by exploiting workers.
労働者たちは橋の建設を終えるため、昼夜を問わず働いた。
The workers worked day and night to finish the bridge construction.
彼は労働者たちの前で激しいアジ演説を行った。
He delivered a fierce agitation speech in front of the workers.
運輸労働者のストライキは多くの人に影響を与えた。
The strike by transport workers affected many people.
労働者たちは待遇改善を求めて怠業に突入した。
The workers went on a slowdown strike demanding better working conditions.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who works for wages, especially one who performs manual or industrial work.

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