salaryman

Definitions

A Japanese white-collar worker who is employed by a corporation.

A salaried employee, typically one who works long hours and is characterized by strong loyalty to their company.

Examples

The exhausted salaryman caught the last train home after working overtime at the office.

In Japan, the image of the typical salaryman often involves a dark suit and a briefcase.

Despite the long hours, the salaryman took pride in his dedication to the company.

Synonyms

office worker white-collar worker corporate employee company man desk jockey salaried employee business person

Antonyms

freelancer entrepreneur self-employed blue-collar worker laborer unemployed gig worker