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part-time, non-regular, non-permanent
Employment status where someone works less than full-time or on a temporary basis, without being a permanent staff member. Often used for lecturers, public employees, and similar positions.
非常勤講師として働いている。
I work as a part-time lecturer.
非常勤の職員にもボーナスが出るようになった。
Part-time staff now receive bonuses too.
大学で非常勤の仕事を三つかけもちしている。
I hold three part-time positions at different universities.
CONTRAST WITH 常勤:
- 非常勤: part-time, non-permanent
- 常勤: full-time, permanent
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 非常勤講師: part-time lecturer
- 非常勤職員: part-time staff
- 非常勤役員: non-standing director
USAGE:
Primarily used in institutional and official contexts (universities, government offices). For general part-time work, パートタイム or パート is more common in everyday speech.