Japanese Word · Intermediate
ガテン系
manual labor
Pronunciation: [ɡa̠tẽ̞ŋke̞ː]
Meaning
manual labor
Example
いわゆるガテン系求人が多く、ホワイトカラー系のものが極端に少ないのが特徴。
There are many so-called Gaten'''-type jobs, and very few white-collar-type ones.
Practice tips
- Practice ガテン系 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.