Japanese

しょくいん
Meaning: staff member; employee; official
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

職
員

Example sentences

That staff member guided me very kindly.
彼は国連の職員として、平和維持活動に従事している。
As a UN staff member, he is engaged in peacekeeping operations.
空港の職員は危険物を手荷物から取り出した。
The airport staff removed a hazardous item from the luggage.
職員は町に迷い込んだ鹿を生け捕った。
The staff captured alive the deer that had wandered into town.
繁忙期には、臨時職員を多く雇う必要がある。
During the busy season, it is necessary to hire many temporary staff.
新任の県職員は、通勤時間を短くするため、公舎に入った。
The newly appointed prefectural employee moved into official housing to shorten the commute.
避難所で、職員は弁当を喫食する前に手を洗った。
At the evacuation shelter, the staff washed their hands before eating the boxed meal.
欠員の填足として、新しい職員が採用された。
A new staff member was hired to fill the vacancy.

Usage Notes

Refers to people employed in an office, school, or government agency.

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