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.
今日はテレワークです。
I'm working from home today.
テレワークが普及した。
Remote work has become widespread.
テレワークと出社を組み合わせている。
I combine remote work and going to the office.
テレワーク (from 'telework') refers to remote work using telecommunications technology.
ETYMOLOGY:
テレ (tele-, remote) + ワーク (work)
SYNONYMS:
- リモートワーク: remote work
- 在宅勤務: working from home
- 在宅ワーク: work-from-home
RELATED TERMS:
- 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:
- テレワークをする: to work remotely
- テレワーク可能: remote work possible
- テレワーク導入: introducing telework
USAGE:
Became widespread in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now a standard work option at many companies.