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plumber
A person who installs and repairs pipes for water, gas, and sewage systems.
配管工を呼んで水漏れを直してもらった。
I called a plumber to fix the water leak.
父は配管工として30年働いている。
My father has been working as a plumber for 30 years.
配管工になるには資格が必要だ。
You need qualifications to become a plumber.
RELATED OCCUPATIONS:
- 電気工事士 (electrician)
- 大工 (carpenter)
- 左官 (plasterer)
- 建築作業員 (construction worker)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 配管工を呼ぶ (to call a plumber)
- 配管工に頼む (to request a plumber)
- 配管工の仕事 (plumber's work)
USAGE NOTE: The term 水道屋さん is often used colloquially for plumbers who fix residential water issues.
Related Words
Related:
電気技師 (electrician)