1.
hard worker; dedicated professional; consummate worker
A person who is highly skilled at and devoted to their job. Carries a sense of professionalism, competence, and seriousness about work.
彼は真の仕事人だ。
He is a true professional.
父は昔気質の仕事人だった。
My father was an old-school dedicated worker.
あの監督は結果を出す仕事人として知られている。
That manager is known as a results-driven professional.
Compound of 仕事 (work) + 人 (person). Praises someone as a competent, dedicated worker — often a quiet professional who lets results speak for themselves.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 真の仕事人: a true professional
- 仕事人気質: professional temperament
- ぱりぱりの仕事人: a sharp, capable worker
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 職人: craftsman — emphasizes manual skill and tradition
- プロ: pro — broader, often used for sports or entertainment
- ワーカホリック: workaholic — negative, implies unhealthy obsession