Japanese Word · Beginner
アルバイト
part-time worker
Pronunciation: [a̠ɾɯ̟ba̠ito̞]
Meaning
part-time worker
Example
管理職だった男性は 50代でリストラに遭い、コンビニのアルバイトをするしかなかった。
He was part of management, but was laid off after (lit. "had a bad encounter with") a corporate restructuring when he was in his 50s
Practice tips
- Practice アルバイト 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 beginner-level learners.