テレワーク
てれわーく
noun
telework; remote work
1.
telework; remote work; working from home
Working outside of a traditional office, typically from home, using telecommunications technology.
テレワーク (from 'telework') refers to remote work using telecommunications technology.
Etymology
テレ (tele-, remote) + ワーク (work)
Similar words
Related words
- ハイブリッドワーク: hybrid work (combining remote and office)
- オンライン会議: online meeting
- 出社: going to the office
- 時差出勤: staggered commuting
Common expressions
Usage
Became widespread in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now a standard work option at many companies.
Related Words
Synonym:
在宅勤務 (working from home (formal))
Antonym:
出社 (going to the office)
Compare:
在宅ワーク (work-from-home)
Related:
オンライン会議 (online meeting)
Related:
時差出勤 (staggered commuting)
Related:
ノマド (digital nomad)
Related:
ワークライフバランス (work-life balance)
Related:
ハイブリッド勤務 (hybrid work)
Related:
ワーケーション (workcation)
Related:
働き方改革 (work-style reform)