freeter

English

Etymology

Japanese フリーター, possibly from English free and German Arbeiter (“labourer”).

Noun

freeter (plural freeters)

  1. In Japan, somebody who lacks full-time employment (excluding housewives and students), especially through lack of interest in a career.
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