Motto Shiritai Nihongo
Words Used in a workplace
・出勤／退勤(going to work and leaving work)
・欠勤(absence from work)
・残業(overtime work)
・有給休暇(paid leave)
We use many different words and phrases in the workplace (shokuba). Here are some that will help you as you start your work.
出勤
／退勤
(going to work and leaving work)
Shukkin means going to the workplace (shokuba) to work. For example, when a person who is off on Monday goes to work on Monday, it is called kyujitsu-shukkin (working on a day off). Taikin means leaving the workplace after work.
欠勤
(absence from work)
Kekkin means to take a day off from work. If you are absent for personal reasons (illness, injury, etc.), it is considered kekkin. If you are absent from work, you are not at work and cannot receive a wage. You must inform your workplace in advance if you will be absent from work. Absence from work without notification is called mudan-kekkin (no call, no show).
残業
(overtime work)
Zan-gyo means working longer than the hours you agreed to with the company. For example, if you are supposed to work from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with a one-hour lunch break) and you work until 6:00 p.m., your zan-gyo (overtime) will be one hour.
有給休暇
(paid leave)
Yukyu-kyuka is a holiday in which you can receive wages. A person can receive paid leave if they have worked (or will work) for the same company for at least six months and have worked at least 80% of the working days agreed to with the company. The amount of paid leave you can receive is determined by law. Part-time workers may also be able to receive paid leave.