フリーランス

ふりーらんす
noun, no-adjective
freelance; freelancer
1. freelance; freelancer
A person who works independently rather than being employed by a company, typically on a project or contract basis.
フリーランスで働(はたら)く。
To work freelance.
会社(かいしゃ)を辞(や)めてフリーランスになった。
I quit my company and became a freelancer.
フリーランスのエンジニアとして複数(ふくすう)の案件(あんけん)を掛(か)け持(も)ちしている。
As a freelance engineer, I juggle multiple projects.
2. freelance (work style)
A style of working independently without a permanent employer.
フリーランスという働(はたら)き方(かた)。
The freelance way of working.
フリーランスの仕事(しごと)は自由(じゆう)だが不安定(ふあんてい)だ。
Freelance work is free but unstable.
フリーランスの働(はたら)き方(かた)は時間(じかん)の管理(かんり)が大変(たいへん)だが、通勤(つうきん)がないのは大(おお)きな利点(りてん)だ。
The freelance work style makes time management difficult, but not having a commute is a big advantage.

LOANWORD:
From English 'freelance.'

REGISTER:
Neutral. Common in business and work discussions.

ABBREVIATION:
Sometimes shortened to フリー in casual speech.

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CULTURAL CONTEXT:
Freelancing has become increasingly popular in Japan, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, traditional employment (正社員(せいしゃいん)) is still more culturally valued.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

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